LOL. Assuming it even happens (I still have my doubts) it actually wouldn’t surprise me if it plays out a little bit like this.
My absolute favorite thing was learning Trump’s debate prep team were pleading with him, “don’t be an asshole.” They may as well tell him not to breathe.
Pretty much how I imagine things are going to go. Crazy that we've got to this point. Some vile, child-like, evil degenerate will be up on the debate stage with the President of United States, auditioning for the president's job( which he once had and failed miserably at.)
Ain't that America?
I happen to be a fan of the Tony Rome films. The director, Gordon Douglas didn't suck. Just a solid Hollywood journeyman.
Anything with Jill St John in it is worth watching, if only for the pretty pictures. The second Tony Rome film, Lady in Cement, Is even better. It's got Raquel Welch. Again directed by Gordon Douglas. At this point, Sinatra was famous for only doing one take. I think it gives the films a casual, almost improvised air. Late '60s South Florida is beautifully photographed. I read one of the Tony Rome books. By a guy named Marvin Albert. It was good! It has a really good sense of place. .
"The ANNOUNCER says some stupid shit, then, finally:"
I love how the boss handles the extraneous – we ALL know what stupid stuff the ANNOUNCER is likely to say, so no need to read it, but it must be noted.
And: did you all not anticipate, along about halfway down, that the ANNOUNCER would eventually get a hit from his own lectern? If only to get in on the fun...
The Trump answers sound pretty normal for him. I always thought Hillary would have been elected if she had flexed like she was going to punch Trump when he kept looming behind her during that debate. He would have either flinched or fallen over. Biden should try it if the opportunity arises.
Absolutely, he has never gotten his ass beat, it sticks out a mile (not his ass, the dearth of whoopings). It's like a corollary of the saying, "everybody has got a plan until they get punched." Loudmouths keep loudmouthing until someone shuts them up.
Lots of guys own guns because they're too pussy to take a punch. Usually the same bunch that won't get vaccinated because they're too pussy to get a shot. I remember hearing that all the time - " I don't do needles" I told whoever they wouldn't get a choice about "doing" ventilators.
And after Biden obviously wins, the NYT hed will be like the old Soviet-era Pravda item about when the American beat the Russian in the 50-yard dash: "Trump Comes in Second in Debate; Biden Finishes Next to Last."
I wish I had your confidence in Biden! I guess he'll do OK, he's an experienced pol. If he really does clearly better than Trump, I think we can expect, "Oh, well sure, that kind of thing impresses you pointy-headed coastal elites, being all good at that nerdy debate-thing, but out here in REAL AMERICA..." I just hope their reporters are keeping good track of their cholesterol levels, because there's lots of diner-visits in their future.
Trump wins because Trump says so. and that is all that matters. Since he won in 2016 & 2020, and his minions won in 2018 & 2022, it is obvious he will win in 2024. A few folks say he lost somewhere along the way but they lied. Just ask him – he'll tell you. This is why he need not prepare for tonight, because he cannot lose because he is Trump.
It's the morning after and the consensus is Biden is old and Trump didn't shit himself, so Trump won. Of course everything Trump said was a lie, but he's still the winner.
"Trump, ever controversial, asserted that brainwashed South American migrants were being brought into the US by Soros-funded Antifa to become mad cannibal gangs at a secret signal. We reached out to the Department of Homeland Security, but they did not respond."
I’m liking this version of Biden. Unlike many here, I’m going to enjoy the debate with a bowl of popcorn and a refreshing NA Partake IPA, only 10 calories per can so maybe even two if my bladder can last an hour. As I see it, the challenge for both sides is whether Trump can present himself as calm and rational. This will depend on the questions thrown his way and how many times Biden can poke him with things like all the felons on his team or the family members who didn’t show up at his trial or the half a billion dollars he owes for business fraud or… I could go on and I hope Joe does.
It helps him that they have so little time, two minutes for an answer, one minute for a rebuttal. Can he appear reasonably coherent for a full two minutes without veering off into shark-vs-electrocution territory? Doesn't seem difficult, we'll see!
John Oliver had a clip of Trump saying that he was the one who came up with the idea of calling corn "not-liquid gold" (which is a thing you hear people say all the time, amirite?) and the people in Iowa loved it, "not-liquid gold", they thought it was great and so clever of him to think of that, smart people in his family, his uncle was a professor at MIT...
LOL. Assuming it even happens (I still have my doubts) it actually wouldn’t surprise me if it plays out a little bit like this.
My absolute favorite thing was learning Trump’s debate prep team were pleading with him, “don’t be an asshole.” They may as well tell him not to breathe.
I must say, Roy's dialogue for Trump is pretty much lining up with the real thing.
And I'd actually watch a little of the debate if I knew Biden would be as entertaining as he is in Roy's version here.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It's like you can see the future!
Pretty much how I imagine things are going to go. Crazy that we've got to this point. Some vile, child-like, evil degenerate will be up on the debate stage with the President of United States, auditioning for the president's job( which he once had and failed miserably at.)
Ain't that America?
I happen to be a fan of the Tony Rome films. The director, Gordon Douglas didn't suck. Just a solid Hollywood journeyman.
Anything with Jill St John in it is worth watching, if only for the pretty pictures. The second Tony Rome film, Lady in Cement, Is even better. It's got Raquel Welch. Again directed by Gordon Douglas. At this point, Sinatra was famous for only doing one take. I think it gives the films a casual, almost improvised air. Late '60s South Florida is beautifully photographed. I read one of the Tony Rome books. By a guy named Marvin Albert. It was good! It has a really good sense of place. .
Hey, I'm not used to getting film recommendations til Friday, but I'll try to remember these, so thanks!
THE Marvin Albert? Who, when his agent said a publisher said no, yelled, "RE-JEC-TED!"?
Also, Tony Rome is, or at least was, a chain of rib joints in L.A. So I'm confused, for a change.
This guy -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Albert#
He was a writing machine!
I think the rib joints are Tony Roma's
https://www.tonyromas.com/
They have a location in Bangladesh. Probably not beef ribs, I'm guessing.
I thought Tony Romo, a mid-oughts former Dallas Cowboy quarterback who yet again failed to win a playoff game for Jerry Jones.
Bangladesh is 91% Islamic so very probably good old fashioned halal beef (for those that can afford it).
Tony RomA had restaurants.
Right! Thank you.
If only it were this exciting…
I've made plans to be unconscious while the debate goes on. I'll catch the recaps in the morning.
Or just came back and read today's REBID again.
We'll cover for you if we can stay awake.
Your sacrifice is duly noted and appreciated
I was going to watch it, as my civic duty to see for myself how demented Trump is, but now I don't have to. Thanks, Roy!
"The ANNOUNCER says some stupid shit, then, finally:"
I love how the boss handles the extraneous – we ALL know what stupid stuff the ANNOUNCER is likely to say, so no need to read it, but it must be noted.
2 marks.
And: did you all not anticipate, along about halfway down, that the ANNOUNCER would eventually get a hit from his own lectern? If only to get in on the fun...
"Peas and carrots, peas and carrots..."
I'm unsubscribing.
Funny stuff.
¡Vaya con Dios!
The Trump answers sound pretty normal for him. I always thought Hillary would have been elected if she had flexed like she was going to punch Trump when he kept looming behind her during that debate. He would have either flinched or fallen over. Biden should try it if the opportunity arises.
Joe Biden popping Trump in his big ugly nose.
I dream of that moment. Trump would cry like an infant.
Yup. Trumpov has never, not once in his life, gotten punched in the face. And he paid others to do his punching for him.
Absolutely, he has never gotten his ass beat, it sticks out a mile (not his ass, the dearth of whoopings). It's like a corollary of the saying, "everybody has got a plan until they get punched." Loudmouths keep loudmouthing until someone shuts them up.
Lots of guys own guns because they're too pussy to take a punch. Usually the same bunch that won't get vaccinated because they're too pussy to get a shot. I remember hearing that all the time - " I don't do needles" I told whoever they wouldn't get a choice about "doing" ventilators.
Biden, hiding a ready milkshake under his podium
From God’s mouth to your Substack, Roy.
? Isn't it obvious Trump has won this round? Read the recap in the Times!
The one published yesterday?
"Trump melts down at debate. Why this is bad news for Biden."
Essential reading!
2 marks.
"Biden struggles to capitalize on debate success."
"Trump displayed his usual freewheeling style..."
And after Biden obviously wins, the NYT hed will be like the old Soviet-era Pravda item about when the American beat the Russian in the 50-yard dash: "Trump Comes in Second in Debate; Biden Finishes Next to Last."
I wish I had your confidence in Biden! I guess he'll do OK, he's an experienced pol. If he really does clearly better than Trump, I think we can expect, "Oh, well sure, that kind of thing impresses you pointy-headed coastal elites, being all good at that nerdy debate-thing, but out here in REAL AMERICA..." I just hope their reporters are keeping good track of their cholesterol levels, because there's lots of diner-visits in their future.
Trump wins because Trump says so. and that is all that matters. Since he won in 2016 & 2020, and his minions won in 2018 & 2022, it is obvious he will win in 2024. A few folks say he lost somewhere along the way but they lied. Just ask him – he'll tell you. This is why he need not prepare for tonight, because he cannot lose because he is Trump.
The logic is inescapable.
It's the morning after and the consensus is Biden is old and Trump didn't shit himself, so Trump won. Of course everything Trump said was a lie, but he's still the winner.
AAAARRRGGHH
"Trump, ever controversial, asserted that brainwashed South American migrants were being brought into the US by Soros-funded Antifa to become mad cannibal gangs at a secret signal. We reached out to the Department of Homeland Security, but they did not respond."
He's been coasting on his money since god was a pup.
I’m going to watch the rest of The Bear or whatever pretentious bullshit I can find on the teevee.
I certainly won’t be watching this.
Cocaine Bear would be an apt alternative.
I’m liking this version of Biden. Unlike many here, I’m going to enjoy the debate with a bowl of popcorn and a refreshing NA Partake IPA, only 10 calories per can so maybe even two if my bladder can last an hour. As I see it, the challenge for both sides is whether Trump can present himself as calm and rational. This will depend on the questions thrown his way and how many times Biden can poke him with things like all the felons on his team or the family members who didn’t show up at his trial or the half a billion dollars he owes for business fraud or… I could go on and I hope Joe does.
"whether Trump can present himself as calm and rational"
nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope
It helps him that they have so little time, two minutes for an answer, one minute for a rebuttal. Can he appear reasonably coherent for a full two minutes without veering off into shark-vs-electrocution territory? Doesn't seem difficult, we'll see!
John Oliver had a clip of Trump saying that he was the one who came up with the idea of calling corn "not-liquid gold" (which is a thing you hear people say all the time, amirite?) and the people in Iowa loved it, "not-liquid gold", they thought it was great and so clever of him to think of that, smart people in his family, his uncle was a professor at MIT...
I hope it goes like that.
Good one.
You nailed Trump. Biden, if only…
In my sci-fi utopia/dystopia novel, we'll have spritzers like that in stores. Like a perfume vape shop.