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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTwo people are drowning in a pool...
Donald Trump & Dick Cheney
There's no one else around but you - and you're a paraplegic who can't swim.
There's only one life preserver, and you're holding it...
Which one would you throw it to?
*(let's stipulate that not throwing it in might mean a charge of manslaughter)
Sanity Claws
(21,849 posts)but got scared.
No way I'd help either bastard.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)malaise
(269,054 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)You needn't even point out that Trump kills everything he touches, just his 300 panicky pounds or so.
Loge23
(3,922 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)mercuryblues
(14,532 posts)in an "attempt" to get it to one of them. When it landed on the edge there would be nothing I could do to help. Well except to call 911, if I don't also drop my phone.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)zackymilly
(2,375 posts)KG
(28,751 posts)sl8
(13,787 posts)qazplm135
(7,447 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)sl8
(13,787 posts)I think paraplegia refers to the lower extremities, exclusively.
qazplm135
(7,447 posts)the practical definition since there is no way to be paralyzed about the waist but not below it (unless your head is up your ass).
zackymilly
(2,375 posts)JustFiveMoreMinutes
(2,133 posts)MontanaMama
(23,322 posts)Did you?
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Grins
(7,218 posts)Cant have that...
lame54
(35,294 posts)As long as we're talking about miracles happening
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,086 posts)They'd probably have to swim for it anyway, because I can't throw very far.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)keithbvadu2
(36,829 posts)You beat me to it. So,,,,,, Good one!
dalton99a
(81,516 posts)and give them plenty of time to present their case
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Nice and evil!
Floyd R. Turbo
(26,549 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Buns_of_Fire
(17,181 posts)Same as before, both men are flailing madly to keep afloat. You've been in the neighborhood, taking photographs of the local fauna, when you happen upon them. At your feet is a life preserver -- only one.
Question: What shutter speed should you use?
rzemanfl
(29,565 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Takket
(21,577 posts)CatMor
(6,212 posts)and then throw in the life preserver. Who would know.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Freethinker65
(10,024 posts)Hekate
(90,714 posts)With any luck, they both drown.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)eShirl
(18,494 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Crunchy Frog
(26,587 posts)Although the manslaughter charge might be worth it under the circumstances.
meadowlander
(4,397 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)maxrandb
(15,334 posts)But McConnell blocked me.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)librechik
(30,674 posts)why am I holding this thing?
R. P. McMurphy
(834 posts)Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
I've seen your face before my fiends, but I don't know if you know who I am
Well I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies
SouthernProgressive
(1,810 posts)I would throw it to the one who offered me the most money.
avebury
(10,952 posts)Last edited Thu Jul 25, 2019, 08:02 PM - Edit history (1)
SouthernProgressive
(1,810 posts)rzemanfl
(29,565 posts)to each other.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)qazplm135
(7,447 posts)small price to pay.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)liberaltrucker
(9,129 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Doreen
(11,686 posts)Democrat friend in Germany for a vacation to come over and decide who to throw it to. Do you think he will get back in time?
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Doreen
(11,686 posts)LunaSea
(2,894 posts)to get the toaster, and an extension cord. Call the pet store, see if they stock any piranha...
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Sick!!
Flaleftist
(3,473 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)It wouldn't be worth it. 2 for 1
Brother Buzz
(36,444 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)You've got to have it finished before impeachment proceedings against Trump are commenced.
Brother Buzz
(36,444 posts)I'm thinking it over.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Neither of these gentlemen can swim a lick! I know you'll want to HURRY!!!!
Kaleva
(36,312 posts)Blaukraut
(5,693 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)randr
(12,412 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)stillcool
(32,626 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)As shameless, prodigious liars!!
sdfernando
(4,935 posts)by definition I cannot move my arms or legs. That means I cannot throw anything.
Therefore I would just sit back, smile, laugh and enjoy the show!
No, I cannot be charged with manslaughter because I cannot move my arms or legs.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)sdfernando
(4,935 posts)I was thinking quadriplegic...silly me! I'm so eager so see these two drown! Yeah, I know, not very "christian" or nice.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)First Speaker
(4,858 posts)...I'd be unhappy about the choice, but better someone who at least comprehends what an issue is, and what compassion is, even if he doesn't respect either. And Dick has a better chance to at least partially make up for his evil by doing something useful in his remaining time. There is zero chance Trump will ever do anything useful with his life.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)nini
(16,672 posts)because he's probably going to die soon otherwise
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)his horcruxes everywhere! (Harry Potterspeak)
nini
(16,672 posts)well.. there's that
skypilot
(8,854 posts)That's the ONE redeeming thing I know about him.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Trump abstains from alcohol and tobacco - just as his idol Hitler did.
skypilot
(8,854 posts)Not that you can tell.
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)Then I'd throw in the life preserver.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Brilliant.
Positively brilliant!
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)and throw one piece to each person, thus assuring that you have done your due diligence while making sure that neither has enough flotation to survive.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)A lotta talent in the DU. No wonder Trumpistas think we're the elites.
rufus dog
(8,419 posts)Figure they would argue for a good ten minutes so problem solved
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)(you get two evil frowns for that one!)
DBoon
(22,369 posts)If god wants them to survive, it will be
Who am I to challenge the will of god?
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Takket
(21,577 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Who in their right mind would?
spooky3
(34,458 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Hadn't thought of that. Certainly lets you off the hook.
MicaelS
(8,747 posts)He is out of power and can do little more.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)I sure would feel sick doing it.
at140
(6,110 posts)you get my drift!
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)How fitting!
Trump especially would make quite a good-sized meal!
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)And when he arrived, I'd push him in the pool as well.
good thinking
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)RockRaven
(14,974 posts)Then at least you kept it away from Cheney without endangering yourself.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Fla Dem
(23,691 posts)pansypoo53219
(20,981 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Turbineguy
(37,343 posts)and enjoy my sandwiches.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Moostache
(9,895 posts)Because if so, I would pull out my gun, shoot them both and claim I was standing my ground in self-defense because one of them was mocking me and making wild hand gestures with exaggerated speech sounds and the other one was just a plain evil looking motherfucker that had no heartbeat and made me fear him biting me or attempting to make me a zombie...
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Even for a "standing my ground" defense.
Goodheart
(5,327 posts)because trump would whine so much while he's drowning about unfair presidential harassment that he'd bore Cheney to death, anyway.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)There was no collusion, no obstruction - total exoneration - and YOU know that bet....(bubble, bubble...gone)
Clash City Rocker
(3,396 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)AJT
(5,240 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Thomas Hurt
(13,903 posts)and see if can hit both of them.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Risky - but interesting!
Yeah. I like it
grumpyduck
(6,240 posts)let alone throw. Then I'd toss T a cell phone so he can tweet up a storm while he's drowning. Cheney? Oh, yeah, the other guy... well, I only had one cell phone.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)lunasun
(21,646 posts)So many times have they reminded me everyone needs to stay afloat on their own !
After all, they are republicans . They only need to help and save themselves thank you.
No way would they want a disabled stranger to throw them a lifesaver.
That would make them losers according to the stuff they hype
They always give me the impression at least ,like they would rather die in such a situation (and others needing help should too)and always allude its so terrible to need help from others.
I would not want to go against their beliefs
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)If you want to torture them even more than letting them drown - is to have them saved by an inferior, bleeding heart liberal socialist!!
Let's save 'em then!
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)A nice thread.
Vinca
(50,278 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)EASILY!!!!!!!!!!!!
littlemissmartypants
(22,692 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)rateyes
(17,438 posts)both drown. Then I would piss in the pool and toss the life ring in the garbage as I rolled away with a huge grin on my face.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)You're bad!
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Imagine having to live with having saved either of those evil souls!
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)Lucid Dreamer
(584 posts)"Hold on you two till I find one made in the USA!"
grumpyduck
(6,240 posts)and see what happens.