posted by QuakerOats

Comey and McCabe were essentially removed by their own people, per the Inspector General findings.  They are proven liars and leakers, and the other criminals in the FBI and DoJ must also be purged.  And yesterday, another deadline for documents came and went with the DoJ and FBI thumbing their nose at The People's representatives in congress who have the duty of oversight.  Literally incredible how 'above-the-law' these deep state bureaucrats think they are.  If the stonewalling continues, I hope and believe that Mr. Trump will begin pardoning all those caught up in this corrupt and illegal charade, starting with Michael Flynn. 

Congratulations, you seemed to include all of today's FOX/Brietbart talking points in one entry.  You even use the correct lingo.  I give you a 9/10.  Had you included the word "narrative", it would have been a perfect score.  

Death, taxes, and Boogie/DA getting rattled by QO.  It never fails. 

The losers are getting to write the history books.....its not supposed to be that way but journalism is dead.

posted by like_that

Death, taxes, and Boogie/DA getting rattled by QO.  It never fails. 

I post, and they come runnin' .............:) :)

posted by QuakerOats

....one kid shoots a spitball and the whole class gets detention.

Sigh. What a dumb fucking story. Starbucks is already a progressive Company, but because one employee got called out they all have to do this shit? If the people were white this would be a non-story. News flash, if you aren't buying something you don't get to go into a restaurant and sit wherever you want. 

That story makes zero sense. You can’t just say “well if he were white, he would have been allowed to use the restroom without buying a drink.” Where’s the proof for that? I actually did go to a Starbucks once before where they wouldn’t let me use the restroom without seeing my receipt first. It’s stupid that people just can just throw out “welllllllll if he were white...” and that’s your argument for someone to get fired and the entire company has to go through sensitivity training. 

posted by iclfan2

Sigh. What a dumb fucking story. Starbucks is already a progressive Company, but because one employee got called out they all have to do this shit? If the people were white this would be a non-story. News flash, if you aren't buying something you don't get to go into a restaurant and sit wherever you want. 

The opportunity for virtue signaling was too much for Starbucks to pass-up.

posted by iclfan2

Sigh. What a dumb fucking story. Starbucks is already a progressive Company, but because one employee got called out they all have to do this shit? If the people were white this would be a non-story. News flash, if you aren't buying something you don't get to go into a restaurant and sit wherever you want. 

My understanding was that they were waiting for another member of their party.

Also, the whole getting arrested part seemed like a pretty extreme response.  Maybe just telling them, "Hey, guys.  If you're not going to order, could you move along?"  Seems like it would have been a much more efficient solution.

posted by gut

The opportunity for virtue signaling was too much for Starbucks to pass-up.

That.  Apparently, you can't just fire one asshole for that.  You've got to tell every other member to not be an asshole like that.

posted by like_that

Death, taxes, and Boogie/DA getting rattled by QO.  It never fails. 

I find it funny that you guys have a cow  that anyone has  a criticism over Chicken Filet, and then you go balls to the wall over Starbucks

posted by O-Trap

Also, the whole getting arrested part seemed like a pretty extreme response.  Maybe just telling them, "Hey, guys.  If you're not going to order, could you move along?"  Seems like it would have been a much more efficient solution.

You don't lock your bathrooms unless you have a problem with it becoming a public restroom.  If a white guy is told he has to buy something to use the restroom, then that's the end of it.  This guy may have very likely thought it was because he was black, and then became a big enough nuisance that police had to be called.

I don't know what really happened and I doubt we ever will.  Maybe it was racism and the guy did nothing to escalate matters....but I don't think I would and I seriously doubt many cashier's making $9 an hour wouldn't just give you the code the second time you ask for, like, about 12 different reasons.  Now, if I tell you the bathroom is for paying customers and you call me a racist, then we might have a problem (although I probably still just give you the code rather than deal with that bullshit).  Although, for you're typical snowflake barista, calling them a racist is fighting words.

On a related note.....maybe you guys are different, but when meeting someone for coffee or a beer, it's TOTALLY appropriate to order for yourself if you get there first (unless it's a date).

So just order your damn coffee and go use the restroom.

posted by gut

You don't lock your bathrooms unless you have a problem with it becoming a public restroom.  If a white guy is told he has to buy something to use the restroom, then that's the end of it.  This guy may have very likely thought it was because he was black, and then became a big enough nuisance that police had to be called.

It didn't appear that they were being belligerent in any of the videos I've seen floating around, but of course, I can see circumstances requiring police in that case.

I was actually speaking more to the police.  It naturally isn't as though the police have committed to arresting anyone upon arrival, though it's actually kinda funny to imagine an officer on patrol going, "Ugh.  Sonofabitch, I swear if I have to drive over there to handle this, SOMEBODY's getting arrested."

Obviously, it doesn't work that way.

Truth be told, I don't think this was a matter of conscious racism.  I really don't think that happens much.  At least not openly.  Devoid of any media, I would just see this as general incompetence.
 

posted by gut

I don't know what really happened and I doubt we ever will.  Maybe it was racism and the guy did nothing to escalate matters....but I don't think I would and I seriously doubt many cashier's making $9 an hour wouldn't just give you the code the second time you ask for, like, about 12 different reasons.  Now, if I tell you the bathroom is for paying customers and you call me a racist, then we might have a problem (although I probably still just give you the code rather than deal with that bullshit).  Although, for you're typical snowflake barista, calling them a racist is fighting words.

Given your (not necessarily inaccurate) assessment of a typical barista, I could see one having a bad day being willing to die on that hill.  Were that to be the case, and the barista felt like dying on that hill because righteousness or rules or some shit, this might be one of those rare circumstances in which employers would prefer the employee give less of a shit than they do.

It's certainly not the norm, but it happens.

This seems appropriate https://www.theonion.com/impoverished-kenyan-bean-picker-can-t-wait-to-see-what-1825356065

posted by Devils Advocate

I find it funny that you guys have a cow  that anyone has  a criticism over Chicken Filet, and then you go balls to the wall over Starbucks

Beliefs and actions (and unproven motives for those actions) are completely different things.

So with all of current events and issues that our politicians in DC have their hands full of...

They vote to allow babies on the senate floor. Yes. Priorities!!!!

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/18/politics/tammy-duckworth-senate-baby-rules/index.html

You are a heartless hussy,    XD

The ADA requires special accommodations for the disabled. Duckworth is a dbl amputee with a kid on her tit. At least  they passed something that didn't cost us money.

posted by Devils Advocate

 

The ADA requires special accommodations for the disabled. Duckworth is a dbl amputee with a kid on her tit.

The second sentence has absolutely nothing to do with the first.

posted by queencitybuckeye

The second sentence has absolutely nothing to do with the first.

I saw some femi-nazi comment yesterday that "if men had to breastfeed, the rule would have been changed years ago".

Apparently, making everything about identity politics is something one can major in at college.

Do we believe in meritocracy?  If she can do her job well with a baby on the boob, who gives a shit?

It's just for show ............she has her FMLA, use it, and quit being a distraction.     :)

posted by QuakerOats

It's just for show ............she has her FMLA, use it, and quit being a distraction.     :)

Actually, I just realized.....why does she even have to show up just to vote against the majority?  Isn't not voting just as effective at obstruction?

posted by O-Trap

If she can do her job well with a baby on the boob, who gives a shit?

Maybe the guy sitting next to her when that ticking shit bomb explodes?

posted by queencitybuckeye

The second sentence has absolutely nothing to do with the first.

DUHHHHHHHH. that is why I made 2 sentences. Maybe I should have made 2 paragraphs as well?