2020 Politics Thread - Enter At Your Own Risk - RULES IN OP

[chezball]

Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

I suspect NY and CA will be the last to comply with any federal directive to reduce restrictions on daily life. All federal aid of any kind to such states should be immediately suspended until they comply fully, up to and including disaster relief, etc. The Civil War was fought for a reason: states' rights do not supersede those of the nation as a whole. Enough of this shyte, Cuomo!

You had these idiots in bklyn gathering in large groups yesterday in prospect park. Then they'll be the first ones to complain when you can't leave the house at all.

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by charnick

i’ve learned my lesson: a sports card forum is NOT the place to find critical thinkers, economists, or epidemiologists. I’m done trying to present rational arguments to you guys.

Read the #@#@#@#@ing bill as it stands now and then if you wanna chat, let me know.

This was a lesson someone had to actually learn? That makes you look worse than those you are mad at.

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

Because it’s not really needed. We can watch all movies digitally now. Some people like the theater experience but that’s about it. They’d get over it.

I feel like they should be bailed out

Restaurants and stuff can still be open but movie theaters can’t make any money

[Soxfanguy]

Why are the Democrats holding up the bill? Market fell again because of them

[preakness]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

Why not?

Why not Chipotle?
Why not six flags?
Why not cheetahs?
Why not top golf,,?

Why movie theaters?

[cnewby]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

Why are the Democrats holding up the bill? Market fell again because of them

Because the bill will have President Trump's name on it.

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by preakness

Why not Chipotle?
Why not six flags?
Why not cheetahs?
Why not top golf,,?

Why movie theaters?

Those other people aren’t in threat of bankruptcy


https://variety.com/2020/film/news/m...ll-1203541587/

[mattglet]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

Why are the Democrats holding up the bill? Market fell again because of them

Because of the overly large corporate bailouts.

[pac213up]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

Why are the Democrats holding up the bill? Market fell again because of them

Typical political BS from both sides.

[TheHeel]

When is Dear Leader speaking next?

[Soxfanguy]

I think it’s funny everyone crapped on Rand Paul for trying to put a Amendment in, but they are silent about the Democrats holding it up

[discostu]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

Because it’s not really needed. We can watch all movies digitally now. Some people like the theater experience but that’s about it. They’d get over it.

Exactly.

There are certain things that this will speed up...and the direct to stream model for major movie houses is one of them.

Even when things get back to normal, there will most certainly be a good percentage of people that will be hesitant to go to the movies for a while. Couple that with families with young kids who simply cannot, do not or rarely go to theaters...it's a no brainer.

Is something like this finally the straw that breaks the cruise ship industry? Few industries seem to get punched repeatedly and keep coming back for more...so if the bailout, includes the cruise ships (and it probably will), it should be interesting to watch in the coming years.

[TheHeel]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

I think it’s funny everyone crapped on Rand Paul for trying to put a Amendment in, but they are silent about the Democrats holding it up

The Dems are holding this up for this bill to have more accountability for big business. Why are McConnell and the GOP against that?

[charnick]

Originally Posted by Boo

There's that sharp, incisive commentary from noted sociolgist... *checks notes* Boo from BO forums. Thanks for putting me in my place with a cutting rebuke with a GIF never ever used before. How are you not on the cv task force with that level of intellect? I bow down sir, you really cut to the quick.

Originally Posted by Astros19

It took you 6746 posts to figure that out?

I had never wandered into this thread before last week. I knew I should have taken that left turn at Albuquerque.

Originally Posted by Siberian13

Because it’s not really needed. We can watch all movies digitally now. Some people like the theater experience but that’s about it. They’d get over it.

You have absolutely NO clue how movie distribution works do you? There are thousands of independently owned and operated movie theaters across the country that have been completely decimated by this. Regular mom and pop and art screens, many of which have been open for decades. This bailout money can go to directly help those folks, grunts like you and me, but no... I get insulted by anonymous freaks who do no research because I'd rather the money go to some of these people before the Marriott, Hilton and Trump corporations do.

[RedSoxFan28]

Apparently only groups of college kids are bad for the spread of Covid19.

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by TheHeel

When is Dear Leader speaking next?

Just google his schedule. It’s always on the line

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by discostu

Exactly.

There are certain things that this will speed up...and the direct to stream model for major movie houses is one of them.

Even when things get back to normal, there will most certainly be a good percentage of people that will be hesitant to go to the movies for a while. Couple that with families with young kids who simply cannot, do not or rarely go to theaters...it's a no brainer.

Is something like this finally the straw that breaks the cruise ship industry? Few industries seem to get punched repeatedly and keep coming back for more...so if the bailout, includes the cruise ships (and it probably will), it should be interesting to watch in the coming years.

Direct to streaming is a terrible idea. Hate it. Movie theaters are a huge part of American culture and need to be saved

[Boo]

Originally Posted by charnick

There's that sharp, incisive commentary from noted sociolgist... *checks notes* Boo from BO forums. Thanks for putting me in my place with a cutting rebuke with a GIF never ever used before. How are you not on the cv task force with that level of intellect? I bow down sir, you really cut to the quick.




I had never wandered into this thread before, last week. I knew I should have taken that left turn at Albuquerque.



You have absolutely NO clue how movie distribution works do you? There are thousands of independently owned and operated movie theaters across the country that have completely decimated by this. Regular mom and pop and art screens, many of which have been open for decades. This bailout money can go to directly help those folks, grunts like you and me, but no... I get insulted by anonymous freaks who do no research because I'd rather the money go to some of these people before the Marriott, Hilton and Trump corporations do.

Wow...double

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by charnick

n works do you? There are thousands of independently owned and operated movie theaters across the country that have completely decimated by this. Regular mom and pop and art screens, many of which have been open for decades. This bailout money can go to directly help those folks, grunts like you and me, but no... I get insulted by anonymous freaks who do no research because I'd rather the money go to some of these people before the Marriott, Hilton and Trump corporations do.

Ding ding ding

I’m not talking about the big chains, I want them to bail out the small theaters

[discostu]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

I think it’s funny everyone crapped on Rand Paul for trying to put a Amendment in, but they are silent about the Democrats holding it up

I don't think you can really compare the two.

[charnick]

Originally Posted by TheHeel

The Dems are holding this up for this bill to have more accountability for big business. Why are McConnell and the GOP against that?

Originally Posted by Boo

Wow...double

Couldn't even use one of the other ones, huh? I like these, keep them coming! You'll crack this, the greatest challenge of our times, soon enough!

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

Ding ding ding

I’m not talking about the big chains, I want them to bail out the small theaters

But the other guy said he rather save movie theaters over hotels like Hilton. Guess all the small hotels will just have to go under and wait behind movie theaters because they’re more important.

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

But the other guy said he rather save movie theaters over hotels like Hilton. Guess all the small hotels will just have to go under and wait behind movie theaters because they’re more important.

We could just save all small businesses, that sounds fair

Hotels are still open though and movie theaters aren’t, so the theaters should get the money first

[jdandns]

Fake news: Actual real news the people using the term "fake news" wish wasn't true.
Triggered: A word those same people use because they have no answer to what was just said.

[charnick]

Originally Posted by TheHeel

The Dems are holding this up for this bill to have more accountability for big business. Why are McConnell and the GOP against that?

And it's not like McConnell didn't take last weekend off to attend an event with Kavanaugh or anything, while the House worked their asses off to send stimulus legislation over to the Senate.