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   Nominations for the Supreme Court

   September 21, 2020 by Tank

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   wrong answers only using a gif.

   

   Last reply by Tank, September 22, 2020

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   Justice Antonin Scalia 1 2 3 4 6

   February 13, 2016 by Tank

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   Found dead in Texas today.

   

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   Arte Moreno: "very necessary" to vote for Trump 1 2 3 4 6

   September 15, 2020 by fan_since79

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   https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2020/09/15/arte-moreno-angels-donald-trump-president-election/5803862002/

   

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   SC Justice Ruth Ginsburg has nine lives 1 2 3 4 9

   December 21, 2018 by fan_since79

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   Breaking... She is being treated at Sloan Kettering in New York.

   

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   Scottish Independence 1 2 3 4

   September 9, 2014 by Lhalo

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   Scotland will vote whether or not it wants to be independent from the UK on September 18th. Right now the polls are about dead even on a yes/no vote. It will be interesting to see what comes of this. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11081953/Scottish-independence-a-defining-moment-for-England-too.html

   

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   Sports just got really lame 1 2 3 4 8

   August 27, 2020 by Dtwncbad

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   There will always be issues to deal with in the real world. This actually CREATES a good lane for sports to thrive because people like being able to enjoy something away from work, problems, family issues, politics, etc. People who spend plenty of time Dealing with all those things on an everyday basis need an outlet. A little treat to reset and face the next day of doing it all again. Sports is that treat. If these sports are not smart enough to remain a treat, an escape, providing a couple hour experience to be free from all the “real world” stuff, then the interest in sports will wilt away. Social media has created an environment where everyone th…

   

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   Brewers/Reds, Mariners/Padres, Dodgers/Giants among teams to boycott and postpone their games tonight 1 2 3

   August 26, 2020 by rafibomb

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   The Creepy Joe Thread 1 2

   August 5, 2020 by Orange Lives Matter

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   Joe’s Creepiness needs its own thread... AND BOY IS THERE GONNA BE A LOT TO POST ABOUT Ha Ha Ha and here’s a new video to hit airwaves today

   

   Last reply by mmc, August 18, 2020

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    Karma, karma, karma, karma, karma Kamaleon 1 2

    August 12, 2020 by Rico

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    Here's to 12 years of President Harris.

    

    Last reply by tdawg87, August 15, 2020

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    Shots Fired Outside the White House

    August 10, 2020 by Lhalo

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    Secret Service interrupted President Trump's press conference and he left briefing room. Apparently SS shot the suspect.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 11, 2020

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    Woke'ology 101

    August 2, 2020 by Orange Lives Matter

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    OC Register: Angels reliever Keynan Middleton takes a knee during Anthem 1 2 3 4 18

    July 21, 2020 by AngelsWin.com

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    Keynan Middleton, who has been vocal on Twitter and Instagram about social issues, took a knee during the National Anthem before the Angels game on Monday night in San Diego. Middleton took a knee and raised his fist, following in the model of other athletes who have made such symbolic statements against systemic racism. Middleton indicated through a team spokesman that he would release a statement via his social media. Maddon said he finds that form of statement to be powerful. “It’s very useful form of protest,” Maddon said. “You should be open to it. You try to really understand what’s behind it. It’s so easy to misinterpret. Just like misinterpreting that thos…

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, July 28, 2020

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    OC Register: Angels’ Justin Upton happy with support from MLB on social issues

    July 26, 2020 by AngelsWin.com

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    OAKLAND >> Justin Upton, who was among the Angels players to kneel during the national anthem on Friday night, said he’s been encouraged by the support he and others have received so far. Scattered players around the majors have been kneeling during the anthem as a protest of systemic racism. Major League Baseball has supported them through the official social media, and many other players have been wearing Black Lives Matter T-shirts branded with the MLB logo. “I think with the awareness and what people have seen and what people believe, I think tide is starting to change and the support is there,” Upton said on Sunday. “Us being able to stand up and speak freely…

    

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    Covid Pole 1 2 3

    May 5, 2020 by Adam

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    Well...?

    

    Last reply by RallyMo, July 24, 2020

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    Cancel Culture 1 2 3

    June 29, 2020 by Chuck

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    In this week's errrr hour of Cancel Culture, Barstool Sports is the latest victim. How do you guys feel about the angry Karen's out there that want to cancel EVERYTHING under the sun that offended them, even though it was something that was said or produced in a time when it was offensive? I like what David Portnoy had to say about those attacking Barstool Sports. Here's the item that he's referencing. https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/2614403/cancel-culture-is-coming-for-barstool-but-not-so-fast-my-friend-we-have-the-receipts-per-usual

    

    Last reply by AngelsLakersFan, July 24, 2020

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    Federal Judge's family targeted by an assassin 1 2

    July 20, 2020 by Rico

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    She was just appointed to a Deutsche Bank money laundering case that is also loosely tied to Epstein.

    

    Last reply by well_red, July 21, 2020

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    Autonomous zones/occupied protests 1 2 3 4 15

    June 11, 2020 by mmc

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    So an autonomous zone has been declared in Seattle by Antifa... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitol_Hill_Autonomous_Zone https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/welcome-to-the-capitol-hill-autonomous-zone-where-seattle-protesters-gather-without-police/

    

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    Does this photo offend you ? (especially if you're Mexican) 1 2 3 4

    November 12, 2015 by UndertheHalo

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    http://cmcforum.com/news/11102015-racially-insensitive-halloween-costumes-spur-discussion-online-in-student-senate The sombrero costumes caused a protest because some people found them offensive. The chick in the Bieber costume was some sort of student body president. She had to resign because she was involved with the picture. Discuss.

    

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    Running COVID-19 and Major League Baseball thread 1 2

    June 27, 2020 by yk9001

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    We're going to need it. Because this virus isn't going away. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29372448/rangers-staff-terrified-our-safety-amid-positive-virus-tests

    

    Last reply by UndertheHalo, July 4, 2020

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    Welcome Back to Quarantine

    July 1, 2020 by kevinb

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    We are back on lockdown here in California. I don’t see a way MLB starts on their new time.

    

    Last reply by Chuck, July 3, 2020

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    Policy Reform 1 2 3 4

    June 3, 2020 by AngelsLakersFan

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    So, now is the moment. We see the protests but I haven't heard a lot of suggestions for how policy can be molded to bring about real change. What are the legal changes we should be making?

    

    Last reply by Tank, June 11, 2020

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    PoLOLitics 1 2

    June 4, 2020 by mtangelsfan

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    I joked before how I have a love hate relationship with politics, I love it and it hates me. I think am going to alter our relationship. i have always enjoyed discussing politics with other folk. I really like discussing it on here. The problem is there are very few people interested in a discussion anymore. Most of us surround ourselves with people who think like we do. Nuance has been destroyed. We aren’t listening anymore, we just start planning our next response. the news is now just like the rest of us. They only worry about pleasing their current customers so they put blowhard political preachers to preach to their choir. Our choices for …

    

    Last reply by Tank, June 11, 2020

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    Can we evolve out of this crap? Fundamentalism 1 2 3 4

    July 26, 2019 by Angelsjunky

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    I like to bag on wokeness, but on the opposite side of the spectrum are the religious fundamentalists who are possibly worse: https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/26/gay-people-exist-pregnant-women-anal-sex-bishop-says-10464758/?fbclid=IwAR2aujT3JjAbRrJu54HJeRSc0-g7Bk6KRdHKBRaekggfi9gHu629ruCWMGo

    

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    Any Ben Shapiro fans here? 1 2 3 4 9

    November 12, 2018 by Chuck

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    I just love this guy and think he's brilliant. I especially love the way he challenges the far left on their radical views.

    

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    What defunding the police could look like 1 2 3 4

    June 8, 2020 by Rico

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    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-04/how-camden-new-jersey-reformed-its-police-department Camden, New Jersey already did it in 2013.

    

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    Unpopular Opinions You Hold vs. Those You Closely Align With 1 2 3 4 8

    June 5, 2020 by Adam

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    Cons - What lefty or non-conservative views do you hold? Libs - What conservative views do you hold? libertarians - What terrible Statist views do you hold? @floplag - What views do you hold that are not moderate? Could be on policy, culture, personalities, etc...

    

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    My final thoughts

    June 4, 2020 by Chuck

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    Here are my final thoughts on this before I either shut down this political forum for good or take another long extended break from it like I did 6 years ago. This forum has become toxic. It used to be fun. Now we've resorted to personal attacks, people getting banned & folks leaving. I'd love to just get back to arguing about baseball stuff. We at least didn't hate each other during those discussions & debates. If you don't agree with me. That's fine, but I'm wasting my time here. I have better things to do than argue with folks who have pegged myself & others into a corner because of who we voted for, what we believe in or what we stand for. There…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, June 5, 2020

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    Kaepernick sits during national anthem, and 49ers defend him 1 2 3 4 25

    August 27, 2016 by fan_since79

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    What a garbage move. Used to be a fan. Not anymore. http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/colin-kaepernick-sits-during-national-anthem-49ers-preseason-game-quarterback-controversy/1qk4hbnhhp79q1uyxx85j0jhc0

    

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    Nebraska woman sues all gay people 1 2

    May 23, 2020 by Vegas Halo Fan

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    Yes, all of them. Hard to believe that this isn't in Florida, or in second-place Michigan. Sylvia Driskell will serve as her own attorney (hard to believe that no lawyer would take this case pro bono, with all of the people who would have to pay up). This 66-Year-Old Woman Is Suing All Gay People—Yes, All of Them

    

    Last reply by Taylor, May 25, 2020

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    Quick Point of Privilege 1 2

    May 20, 2020 by Adam

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    I'd like to propose that we, as a bipartisan group of friendly assholes, invite Hall of Famer @Lifetime back to the boards. All in favor, please refrain from using gendered language when you respond with your thoughts.

    

    Last reply by Adam, May 23, 2020

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