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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Trumpled (Alternative Leading)
Last post by LP -
It's been asserted RedTrump's appointments follow a conservative fundamentalist policy, in which females have a specific place and role in society.

I couldn't help but think of that discussion in context of @Thryleon's tongue in cheek comment about RedTrump.

The debates I refer to stem from the recent "Unsteady State" series published on The Philosopher's Zone, starting with the recent Alan Saunders lecture, well worth a listen.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Trumpled (Alternative Leading)
Last post by Lods -
Which is a real shame because I would have liked to see what Saturday Night Live and Jon Stewart did with her efforts, :D  :D
Just never got into SNL or a lot of other US sketch comedy, I've always preferred the Brits for sketch, maybe I watched too much of the Dean Martin Show growing up.

Stand Up I put in a different category, and I gravitate to the less scripted types. George Carlin, Bill Hicks, Rich Hall I don't mind, they can be a bit dark for some, the US equivalents of a Gervais or Connolly type.

SNL do the political take-offs really well and that's usually at the beginning of their shows.

But yep I also much prefer the British style of comedy.
He's passed now but I've been watching a lot of Sean Lock... and Michael McIntyre clips.
They make the 'everyday' a bit more ridiculous.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Trumpled (Alternative Leading)
Last post by DJC -
Leavitt was cringeworthy but Zacharia was taken it to an entirely new level!

If there's one thing that Taco excels at, it's finding the most unqualified incompetents for roles in his administration  ::)
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Trumpled (Alternative Leading)
Last post by LP -
Which is a real shame because I would have liked to see what Saturday Night Live and Jon Stewart did with her efforts, :D  :D
Just never got into SNL or a lot of other US sketch comedy, I've always preferred the Brits for sketch, maybe I watched too much of the Dean Martin Show growing up.

Stand Up I put in a different category, and I gravitate to the less scripted types. George Carlin, Bill Hicks, Rich Hall I don't mind, they can be a bit dark for some, the US equivalents of a Gervais or Connolly type.

Back on the topic, some US state based Bar Associations have apparently launched enquiries, not sure what the penalty is for being a fake lawyer but we could be about to find out.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Trumpled (Alternative Leading)
Last post by LP -
Why is it not surprising, that RedTrump's freshly appointed White House Press Secretary, a person who has previously called herself a lawyer, failed the bar exam?

Who'd have thunk it, the conman likes to employ con-artists!

For Reference
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The 42-year-old obtained her J.D. from Pepperdine Caruso Law in 2011, according to her LinkedIn profile. Her work history also includes a gig as “general counsel” for a Ric Grenell–operated nonprofit based in California, but Legum found she held no credentials to practice law there.

Zacharia is not listed as a member of the bar in Texas or Washington, D.C., either, despite evidence that she also worked there in a legal capacity.

In fact, after analyzing state bar association databases from all 50 states and Washington, Legum found that Zacharia never actually passed the qualifying legal exam anywhere.

In an emailed response about Zacharia’s dubious résumé, the White House referred Legum to Donald Trump’s Friday Truth Social post, in which he declared Zacharia’s appointment under the pretext that she is a “distinguished Graduate of Pepperdine University, and the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, an attorney, and a frequent Commentator on outlets, including Fox News and Newsmax.”

The White House did not offer any other supporting evidence for Zacharia’s work history.
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Ladies Lounge / Re: AFLW 2025 Rd 9: Carlton vs Sydney at Henson Park
Last post by Micky0 -
Erone is a fantastic footballer to watch.

Erone's acceleration and agility are real weapons but are enhanced by her ability to anticipate the play.  That really is impressive for a cross-coder!

Enjoy the game.  It could be a close contest  :-\
I feel like Erone has real marketability about her, not sure why shes not put out front and centre by the club more -
I know many men in particular dont think womens footy is a decent standard generally and she is a player that has footy smarts, skills, fitness, athleticism and is great to watch all the time. She really stands out to me.