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John Russell

COUNTDOWN to Nov. 5th

  
By:  JohnRussell  •  news  •  one week ago  •  258 comments

COUNTDOWN  to Nov. 5th

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Trump doesnt dispute that he did everything charged in the indictment, he just says "so what". 

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JohnRussell
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1  author  JohnRussell    one week ago

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The Lincoln Project
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Pathetic. He's working hard for that Russian vote.
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Jay in Kyiv
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An American Presidential candidate openly calling to bow to Russia. I'm still having trouble processing it all.
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By the end of the week, if the current status quo is maintained, some people will know everything Jack Smith has on the alleged perp. 
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Tessylo
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1.1  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @1    one week ago

So this was while Melania was knocked up with the demon spawn.

 
 
 
Krishna
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1.2  Krishna  replied to  JohnRussell @1    4 days ago

Re: Senator Lisa Murkowski. She really can't be classidfied as a "Conservative" or as a "Liberal" ("Progressive"). She taken vary varied positions on various issues.

IIRC, a while back she ran for the Republican candidate for Senator-- and lost. So she ran as an independent in the general election.

But what I found interesting was-- after that, running as an independent, against both the Republican as well as the Democratic nominees-- she won the election!

 
 
 
Krishna
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1.2.1  Krishna  replied to  Krishna @1.2    4 days ago
But what I found interesting was-- after that, running as an independent, against both the Republican as well as the Democratic nominees-- she won the election!

She had always been a strong advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples in Alaska (the Inuit) and it was probably their votes for her that provided her margin of victory!

 
 
 
Krishna
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1.2.2  Krishna  replied to  Krishna @1.2.1    4 days ago
She had always been a strong advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples in Alaska ("Eskimoes") and it was probably their votes for her that provided her margin of victory!

P.S: I never met her, but two of my closest friends at the time (both very "moderate" Republicans) were good friends with her, and said wonderful things about her.

 
 
 
Krishna
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1.2.3  Krishna  replied to  Krishna @1.2.1    4 days ago
She had always been a strong advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples in Alaska (the Inuit) and it was probably their votes for her that provided her margin of victory!

Just found this:

Much of the Arctic, where Inuit live, became part of Canada in the 1880s. Canadian law did not mention Inuit voting rights until the 1930s, when these rights were denied.

Inuit got the right to vote in 1950.

 
 
 
Tessylo
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1.3  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @1    4 days ago

I'm trying to find the comments from Kim Jong-Un, I don't know from where you posted them John, it could be in this article somewhere or another one you've posted, that were not favorable towards the former 'president' while in the past they were very favorable.  

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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2  author  JohnRussell    one week ago

The home stretch is upon us. Less than 6 weeks to election day.

Add your current thoughts. 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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2.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  JohnRussell @2    one week ago

I will add to this blog every day between now and Nov 5

 
 
 
CB
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2.1.1  CB  replied to  JohnRussell @2.1    one week ago

I will support you. Your labors (of love) here are strongly and daily recognized and appreciated. Your 'articles' are read and responded to considerably.

 
 
 
afrayedknot
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2.2  afrayedknot  replied to  JohnRussell @2    one week ago

“Add your current thoughts.”

As the groundwork has already been laid in contesting the results, let us be clear in knowing that the process works. To deny the integrity of our elections, in desperate preemptive action, is to deny our heritage of free and fair participation in the democratic process. Now more than ever, your vote will never be more important. 

And a belated happy birthday to you, JR…your passion is commendable. 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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2.2.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  afrayedknot @2.2    one week ago

i appreciate it

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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2.2.2  author  JohnRussell  replied to  afrayedknot @2.2    one week ago
To deny the integrity of our elections, in desperate preemptive action, is to deny our heritage of free and fair participation in the democratic process.

The chances the Trumpster Republicans wont try to suppress and subvert the vote hovers around zero. 

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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2.2.3  Sean Treacy  replied to  JohnRussell @2.2.2    one week ago

he chances the Trumpster Republicans wont try to suppress and subvert the vote hovers around zero. 

switch democrats fro trumpster republicans and the talking points are indistinguishable.

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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2.2.4  Vic Eldred  replied to  afrayedknot @2.2    one week ago

Welcome back!

 
 
 
CB
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2.3  CB  replied to  JohnRussell @2    one week ago

I can't believe (or forgive) the GOP for foisting this extreme crooked liar upon voters for a third time!

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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2.3.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  CB @2.3    one week ago

they have proven they are spineless

 
 
 
CB
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2.3.2  CB  replied to  JohnRussell @2.3.1    one week ago

Yes! I am going to resent the GOP for a long time, because of Donald Trump being its head. Just to know 'they' hate me that much explains my feelings.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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Jay in Kyiv
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An American Presidential candidate openly calling to bow to Russia. I'm still having trouble processing it all.
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In the clip Trump seems to be saying it is futile to resist Russia's military incursions. 
He says they beat Napoleon , they beat Hitler.  They are good at war. 
 
 
 
JohnRussell
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4  author  JohnRussell    one week ago
What we have now is a bunch of lunatics, psychopaths, people who want to be cruel to win.

Mika Brezenski on the 2024 Republican Party

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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5  author  JohnRussell    one week ago

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Vic Eldred
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5.1  Vic Eldred  replied to  JohnRussell @5    one week ago

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JohnRussell
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5.1.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  Vic Eldred @5.1    one week ago

Is that a blowup of one of the trading cards you bought ? 

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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5.1.2  Vic Eldred  replied to  JohnRussell @5.1.1    one week ago

It is just a meme like the ones you posted.

I think that is the way it works, if you post them on your seed, then I can post them.

Am I correct?

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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5.1.3  author  JohnRussell  replied to  Vic Eldred @5.1.2    one week ago

You can post anything you want.  It looks like one of Trump's ridiculous trading cards. 

 
 
 
Tessylo
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5.1.4  Tessylo  replied to  Vic Eldred @5.1    one week ago

That is so fucking stupid and ridiculous.

The protector of women.

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I believe the maga and the cult leader really do see it that way though.

 
 
 
CB
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5.1.5  CB  replied to  Tessylo @5.1.4    6 days ago

Donald 'Armor All' Trump. . . no thanks!  It's condescending to tell women they need a 'man' (and its old-fashioned).

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In theory this could work. . . in practice . . . turns out it was not real and the imagery could not sustain itself. Of course, Crooked Donald would love women (and girls) to "reimagine' themselves as such "shiny and brand new" objectified. . . eye-candy all day-every day.

These women need a 'man' - because they are KEPT .

i am pretty sure girls and women have given up on the notion of being simple 'play-things' for their 'man'  to come home to after work!

 
 
 
Tessylo
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5.1.6  Tessylo  replied to  Tessylo @5.1.4    4 days ago

He is a predator and rapist - not a protector.

 
 
 
Krishna
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5.1.7  Krishna  replied to  CB @5.1.5    4 days ago
In theory this could work. . . in practice . . . turns out it was not real and the imagery could not sustain itself.

As soon as I saw the images in 5. 1. 5. I knew they were fake-- generated by AI, and a really bad job at that. (I've seen AI generated images that look real-- but these are poorly done).

 
 
 
CB
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5.1.8  CB  replied to  Krishna @5.1.7    4 days ago

Yeah, the 'statuesque head' and the cartoon legs giveaway the 'magic'! jrSmiley_91_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
TᵢG
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5.1.9  TᵢG  replied to  Vic Eldred @5.1    4 days ago

Thing is, this is how Trump portrays himself now.

On top of his many negatives, he is a clown.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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S.V. Dáte
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Harris gave an entire speech about the economy (today) and all she did was talk about the economy. Did not update us on Hannibal Lecter. Did not impersonate a girl weight lifter. Did not lash out at all the prosecutors trying to put her in jail.
 
 
 
JohnRussell
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Vance claims that the "most important thing" is "having a person of character" in the Oval Office
 
 
 
Krishna
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7.1  Krishna  replied to  JohnRussell @7    4 days ago
Vance claims that the "most important thing" is "having a person of character" in the Oval Office

Well, Vance is certainly quite a character (as I'm sure many will agree!)

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JohnRussell
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Interviewer: “Donald Trump said on his first day he’s going to be a dictator”
Trump supporter: “I like that!…This country needs a dictator. I hate to say it, but this is the truth.”
 
 
 
JohnRussell
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9  author  JohnRussell    one week ago

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John Solomon is trash who was up to his neck in Giuliani's meddling in internal Ukrainian politics in 2019 , including the firing of the decent woman who was the US ambassador to Ukraine at the time. 

The documentary From Russia With Lev shows this clearly. 

Trump is trash too. 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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9.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  JohnRussell @9    one week ago

Trump's claim he directly authorized national guard troops on Jan 6th is a bald lie. Trumpism is a vast shame upon our nation. 

 
 
 
Tessylo
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9.1.1  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @9.1    4 days ago

I believe what will be revealed soon is why the maga king and the cult are so extra desperate and flailing and PD&D+deluding even more so than ever, if that's even possible, once the convicted felon rapist traitor conman's actions/non-actions are known.

 
 
 
Krishna
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9.1.2  Krishna  replied to  JohnRussell @9.1    4 days ago
Trump's claim he directly authorized national guard troops on Jan 6th is a bald lie.

True.

I remember it well-- here's what happened:

Larry Hogan, a moderate Republican who was the governor of the bordering state of Maryland at the time, when he saw what was happening, immediately put the MD National Guard on alert-- and told them to be ready to quickly move into The District when he gave the word. And they were totally prepared.

But, IIRC, that required approval from the Pentagon. The head of The Pentagon at that time was a Trump loyalist. So he procrastinated, allowing the insurrectionists to do their dirty work..

(I don't remeber the exact details of what happened next, but somehow the MD National Guard got the OK and moved in rapidly). 

When the Republican insurrectionists saw the Guard approaching they rapidly fled the Capital....and the attempted insurrection failed.

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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9.2  Vic Eldred  replied to  JohnRussell @9    one week ago
John Solomon is trash who was up to his neck in Giuliani's meddling in internal Ukrainian politics in 2019 , including the firing of the decent woman who was the US ambassador to Ukraine at the time. 

The documentary From Russia With Lev shows this clearly. 

Trump is trash too

I see.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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9.2.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  Vic Eldred @9.2    one week ago

good.

 
 
 
Tessylo
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9.2.2  Tessylo  replied to  Vic Eldred @9.2    one week ago

You see this is true.

Ya!

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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9.2.3  author  JohnRussell  replied to  Tessylo @9.2.2    one week ago

Trump said today that the world is in grave danger from "nuclear warming."  The moron meant to say nuclear war. 

 
 
 
Krishna
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9.2.4  Krishna  replied to  Vic Eldred @9.2    4 days ago
I see.

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JohnRussell
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10  author  JohnRussell    one week ago

test

 
 
 
Krishna
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10.1  Krishna  replied to  JohnRussell @10    4 days ago
test

Test suceeded.

 
 
 
JBB
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11  JBB    one week ago

original

 
 
 
CB
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11.1  CB  replied to  JBB @11    one week ago

What a 'LOSER'!

 
 
 
Krishna
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11.2  Krishna  replied to  JBB @11    4 days ago

After seeing Trump's claim that if he loses if will be the fault of "the Jews" I was curious-- so I googled and found that Jews make up less than 2.5 % of the U.S. population.

(That number is from 2020 and as a percentage of the population the number of Jews has been declining fairly rapidly-- so it smaller than that now).

So Trump's claim is totally inaccurate.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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12  author  JohnRussell    one week ago

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JohnRussell
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13  author  JohnRussell    one week ago

800

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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14  author  JohnRussell    one week ago

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Vic Eldred
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14.1  Vic Eldred  replied to  JohnRussell @14    one week ago

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Tessylo
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14.1.1  Tessylo  replied to  Vic Eldred @14.1    one week ago

Agnorance on display

 
 
 
George
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15  George    one week ago

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JohnRussell
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16  author  JohnRussell    one week ago
Ron Filipkowski
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As Tucker Carlson’s tour rolls on, headliner Roseanne Barr tells a cheering audience that the elites are eating babies and are vampires who drink blood and love the taste of human flesh but Trump is going to stop it.
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Roseanne - "You know they eat babies, It's true"  "Its not bullshit it's true"
Tucker -  "So its not just the dogs and the cats"
 
 
 
Tessylo
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16.1  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @16    one week ago

They must be eating all the maga brains also.....

 
 
 
Krishna
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16.2  Krishna  replied to  JohnRussell @16    4 days ago
Roseanne - "You know they eat babies, It's true"  "Its not bullshit it's true"
Tucker -  "So its not just the dogs and the cats"

That's why we've had all the flooding during the recent stretch of bad weather-- immigrants are not only eating the things we/ve already discussed-- but they're eating up the Asphalt on our roads!

("Everybody knows" that immigrants love eating up Iron and Steel-- that's why our bridges are all collapsing)

Yup-- blame the immigrants!

 
 
 
Krishna
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16.3  Krishna  replied to  JohnRussell @16    2 days ago
Roseanne - "You know they eat babies, It's true"  "Its not bullshit it's true"
Tucker -  "So its not just the dogs and the cats"

I once knew an "elite" who didn't eat dogs or cats.

And he/she/they/them hated babies as well.

So what did he/she/theythem eat?

Well they actually liked stones from the garden (and if they couldn't find actually stones they ate gravel-- even pebbles!!!)

So what's the significance of all this?

Well, its obviously yet another reason that everyone should vote for Trump!

 
 
 
Freefaller
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16.4  Freefaller  replied to  JohnRussell @16    yesterday
Roseanne Barr tells a cheering audience that the elites are eating babies and are vampires who drink blood and love the taste of human flesh

Sounds like she is off her meds again

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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17  author  JohnRussell    one week ago
Mehdi Hasan
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If you still believe Elon Musk is a principled, genuine and consistent champion of free speech, across the board, then you may be one of the dumbest people to have ever walked on God's earth.
 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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17.1  Vic Eldred  replied to  JohnRussell @17    5 days ago

Imagine Harris, who was in charge of the border and allowed millions of illegal immigrants into our country, trying to criticize President Trump border policies with a quote from some rapper.

 
 
 
CB
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17.1.1  CB  replied to  Vic Eldred @17.1    4 days ago
Imagine Harris, who was in charge of the border

Trumpists can not prove this statement and its corresponding LIE (that she is a 'boder czar'). . . so they are LYING just like Crooked Donald has equipped them to LIE!

 
 
 
Krishna
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17.1.2  Krishna  replied to  Vic Eldred @17.1    4 days ago
trying to criticize President Trump border policies with a quote from some rapper.

Perhaps (?)

But now that we had the Harris-Trump debate-- the entire wrapper had been removed!

 
 
 
Krishna
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17.1.3  Krishna  replied to  Krishna @17.1.2    4 days ago
But now that we had the Harris-Trump debate-- the entire wrapper had been removed!

And it now looks like he may be "goin' up the river"...to The Big House!

 
 
 
Krishna
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17.1.4  Krishna  replied to  Vic Eldred @17.1    2 days ago
Imagine Harris, who was in charge of the border and allowed millions of illegal immigrants into our country, trying to criticize President Trump border policies with a quote from some rapper.

OK, I imagined it.

Now what should I do next-- remove the wrapper?

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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18  author  JohnRussell    one week ago
Writing on  X, former Trump  Department of Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neumann  broke down why she does not want to see her one-time boss return to the Oval Office.

"As someone who served in the Trump administration, I experienced the chaos firsthand," she wrote. "I dealt with the fallout of his lack of self-control and poor decisions. I watched his dehumanizing rhetoric lead to increases in hate crimes and acts of domestic terrorism. I watched as my bosses respectfully explained why he could not do certain things, because it was illegal or unconstitutional -- until they were fired for saying 'no' too often."

She then went on to talk about the way that Trump "praised our enemies and undermined our allies" while at the same time disparaging American military veterans.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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Jamison reports , "The critical messages, shared with The Post by their recipient on the condition of anonymity because of concerns about retaliation, cast doubt on Vance's oft-recited account of how and when he embraced Trumpism. They were written years after Vance's previously reported remarks attacking Trump, such as his statements in 2016 that Trump was 'reprehensible,' 'cultural heroin' and possibly 'America's Hitler'…. The messages show that Vance still took a dim view of Trump's achievements long after 2016 — and after almost four years of observing how the man he now calls 'the best president of my lifetime' behaved in office." Vance privately said Trump 'failed to deliver' in 2020: He 'will probably lose' - Alternet.org
 
 
 
JohnRussell
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20  author  JohnRussell    6 days ago

from Donald Trump's official website

Kamala  delivered  an incoherent word salad to Americans who don't "see themselves" in her plans:  "Well if you are... hard working... if you... have... uh... the dreams and the ambitions and the aspirations of what I believe you do, you're in my plan."

This is a word salad ?

"Well if you are... hard working... if you... have... uh... the dreams and the ambitions and the aspirations of what I believe you do, you're in my plan."

Trump must have never seen clips of one of his own rallies. 

 
 
 
Krishna
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20.1  Krishna  replied to  JohnRussell @20    4 days ago
Well if you are... hard working... if you... have... uh... the dreams and the ambitions and the aspirations of what I believe you do, you're in my plan."
Trump must have never seen clips of one of his own rallies. 

And then there are his supporters (There's a whole lotta confusion goin' on!)

‘Gazpacho police’: Nazi gaffe lands Republican congresswoman in the soup

Marjorie Taylor Greene appears to confuse Hitler’s secret police with popular Spanish cold tomato soup.

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JohnRussell
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@TaylorMatthewD
Very important news: J.D. Vance is planning a town hall on Saturday, hosted by the Lance Wallnau Show at the Courage Tour. This is Vance's endorsement of one of the worst, most conspiratorial, Christian supremacist spectacles in the country
 
 
 
Krishna
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21.1  Krishna  replied to  JohnRussell @21    4 days ago
Christian supremacist spectacles in the country

It should be Spectacular!

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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800

 
 
 
CB
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Trump Suggests Putin Wants to End War, as Zelensky Looks On

“I’m sure President Putin wants it to stop,” Donald Trump said of the Russia-Ukraine war on Friday. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine stressed that the war shouldn’t have been started.

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Body language is 'everything' in that photo. Zelensky needs to play nice, but I can only imagine the things that this man as seen , read , and experiences since becoming president of Ukraine. . . that really makes a 'repeat' presidency for Donald all the more difficult to stand beside Crooked Donald (the Louse who would give this man's home land away). 

BTW, though I know the situations are not the same. . . we can all see how. . . 'complicated' it is for Donald to let the smallest matter go in his own (un)professional and personal life—the man has 'scores' of lawyers and many series of court cases—starting up and continuing through the appeals process. . . and beyond.

How the hell would Crooked Donald feel if Mexico or Canada annexed (a red state) Montana or North Dakota? He would not accept that. . .indeed Crooked Donald would never stop talking about the Mexicans or Canadians who crossed the border to 'assault' and cause injury to the U.S.!

So what is Donald up to? He wants to end this with Machiavellian expediency because the rush would make him look like he is "what's happening" in the world today. . . and not somebody who has "jumped the shark."  

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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23.1  Vic Eldred  replied to  CB @23    5 days ago

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CB
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23.1.1  CB  replied to  Vic Eldred @23.1    4 days ago

A LYING MEME.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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24  author  JohnRussell    5 days ago

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Vic Eldred
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24.1  Vic Eldred  replied to  JohnRussell @24    5 days ago

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Tessylo
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24.1.1  Tessylo  replied to  Vic Eldred @24.1    4 days ago

Ooh he's so brave.  He's in love with Kim Jong but the feeling is not reciprocated.

Why would Kamala give Fux 'news' the time of day?

 
 
 
Krishna
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24.1.2  Krishna  replied to  Vic Eldred @24.1    4 days ago

Trump "walked into North Korea":

Indeed he did!

Trump: I want ‘my people’ to ‘sit up at attention’ like in North Korea

When asked about whether Kim would be visiting the White House any time soon, Trump responded “it could happen.” He then went on to praise the dictator for being a strong leader.

In the wake of Trump’s summit with Kim in Singapore earlier this week, the president has called Kim “talented” and a “funny guy” with a “great personality”.

Ccomments that have sparked a backlash because of the atrocities Kim is accused of carrying out on his own people, including starvation and widespread imprisonment.

Trump continued to express nice thoughts about Kim on Friday, telling reporters the two “really hit it off” during the summit and that “we have a very good relationship with North Korea.”

 
 
 
Tessylo
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24.2  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @24    4 days ago

Did you see how jd vance was not allowed in a restaurant in PA for a campaign event?  Fucking hilarious.   Got there with camera crews and everything and the establishment did not want them there and did not allow them in.  Didn't want them using their restaurant for a campaign event.  Ended up doing it in the parking lot.  

He's got a great advance team!!!!

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CB
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24.2.1  CB  replied to  Tessylo @24.2    4 days ago

Exactly. What a jerk 'move' to show up unannounced to stage an event without proper authorization from the restaurant owner and management! It reminds me of the use of songs (being sued by Isaac Hayes son for improper use of "Hold on I'm coming") without proper permission. Improper preparation for 'duty' and being irresponsible is indicative of being unfit to serve as vice-president and president!

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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25  author  JohnRussell    5 days ago

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CB
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25.1  CB  replied to  JohnRussell @25    5 days ago

It really is abusive of senior trumpist voters to foist Crooked Donald on a new generation of youthful Americans. 'When the GOP send Donald back to the White House, they will not be sending their best.'

 
 
 
Krishna
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25.2  Krishna  replied to  JohnRussell @25    4 days ago

The Job Interview

Brilliant!

original

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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26  author  JohnRussell    5 days ago
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Trump: MK-47s. I know that gun very well. I’ve become an expert on guns
 
 
 
JohnRussell
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26.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  JohnRussell @26    5 days ago
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Trump is the dumbest person ever to run for president — by far. Nobody else in history even comes close. If I’m wrong, give me the name of just one presidential candidate who was dumber than Trump. Go ahead. I’ll wait.
 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.1.1  TᵢG  replied to  JohnRussell @26.1    5 days ago

Certainly true in my adult lifetime.   Although it is more difficult to speak of the others in history, chances are that they were all more intelligent given the requirements for office prior to Trump.

Hard to imagine the historical electorate support Trump as a candidate, much less nominee, much less President.

The 2024 electorate appears to have carved out a historical low-bar for who would be considered for PotUS.

 
 
 
CB
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26.1.2  CB  replied to  JohnRussell @26.1    5 days ago

That is the irony, eh? Some trumpists are so crooked that they would take a 'robber baron' and 'dictator lover' and 'liar' and 'cheat' . . . and 'thief' over a regular, hardworking, good president candidate who loves all the freedoms s/he can stand!

Questions for any some conservative (in here): 

When did conservatives begin hating more freedoms?

When did freedom become a dirty/nasty word to conservatives?

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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26.1.3  author  JohnRussell  replied to  TᵢG @26.1.1    5 days ago

Trump gives no indication he has above average intelligence. 

 
 
 
CB
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26.1.4  CB  replied to  JohnRussell @26.1    5 days ago

As it turns out generally speaking conservatives have been bitching about the changes 'modernization' of the country for well over 50 years plus. These same folks have bitched about and against their own "moderate' run-of-the-mill conservative presidents and their selected conservative members that would ascend to the high court with a strict conservative outlook only to moderate/soften their opining and 'votes' once there.

Believe it or not. MAGA/trumpists and Donald 'found' each other. Here was an unprincipled, for all intents and purposes- unchecked fool, who auditioned for the role of GOP 'head' and presidential candidate who would do whatever it takes him to do to be remembered as anything but a LOSER. (Albeit it Crooked Donald will be remembered historically in nasty terms-just like his friend and confidant Roy Cohn. . . . What a disaster.)

Some conservatives want Crooked Donald. They know what/when/where/how/who Crooked Donald is. And they want him. This is no accident. Three times is the charm. As in they have selected Crooked Donald to be standard-bearer for the GOP on purpose. Indeed, they deliberately and with malice swept up anybody ("debris") that got/gets in Crooked Donald's way.

Let Crooked Donald be 'crooked.' It's A-OKAY' as long as he don't hurt a fellow trumpist!

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.1.5  TᵢG  replied to  JohnRussell @26.1.3    5 days ago

It takes no special intelligence to make inconsistent lies.    Spewing a series of lies is easy if one does not care if the lies contradict each other (and reality).

 
 
 
CB
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26.1.6  CB  replied to  TᵢG @26.1.5    5 days ago

Crooked Donald has never once stopped LYING TO THE PUBLIC. His public has never stopped listening to him lie. Conclusion: Crooked Donald's supporters have been trained to accept the normalization of lies stacked up to 'high heaven.' 

 
 
 
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26.1.7  Drinker of the Wry  replied to  CB @26.1.4    5 days ago
Believe it or not. MAGA/trumpists and Donald 'found' each other.

Why wouldn’t anyone believe it?

 
 
 
CB
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26.1.8  CB  replied to  TᵢG @26.1.5    5 days ago

On a positive note: The media would do the nation a great service if they compel Crooked Donald to tell even more lies . . . until that LIAR HAS LIED so much that he can not keep them all 'straight' and it tasking him into a Living LIARS Hell on Earth!  

Then, somebody can quietly push/wheel this LIAR into a corner of a nursing home or Mara Lago and 'let him be' - replaying memories of his greatest CONS on vulnerable people and rather 'madly' snickering to himself!

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.1.9  TᵢG  replied to  CB @26.1.8    5 days ago

Trump has far passed the point where he is not keeping his lies straight.    He has been contradicting himself for years now.   It apparently does not matter to his supporters.   Or, perhaps, they do not see the contradictions (plenty of ways for this to happen).

 
 
 
CB
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26.1.10  CB  replied to  TᵢG @26.1.9    5 days ago

Well one thing is evidently clear: Crooked Donald is not a rubberstamp for Trumpists.  He 'bows' his constituents and turns them into his public servants—not the other way around. Crooked Donald is helping himself! He is not remotely interested in being a proper public servant!

Crooked Donald is here for the "applause."  God, I hope they can keep him from ruining this country farther this fall! 

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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26.1.11  Vic Eldred  replied to  TᵢG @26.1.1    5 days ago

Kamala's Marxist plan:

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.1.12  TᵢG  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.1.11    5 days ago

This is taking a basic principle of helping people with barriers to pursue their ambitions.    The basic principle of addressing conditions such as poor education so that driven kids with aptitude can actually build the skills and credibility to secure higher education.

To call that communism is absurd.   It is a cynical, mangled generalization of the principle that helping people to achieve success is good for the nation.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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26.1.13  author  JohnRussell  replied to  TᵢG @26.1.12    5 days ago
To call that communism is absurd. 

What else is new ?

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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26.1.14  author  JohnRussell  replied to  TᵢG @26.1.12    5 days ago

My biggest fear about this election is that all their lies will succeed. By this point in time all this lying is second nature to many people. Misinformation is everywhere.  Trump could win on those basis.  I wish it were inconceivable, but its not. 

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.1.15  TᵢG  replied to  JohnRussell @26.1.14    4 days ago

There are too many in the electorate who have a very distorted understanding of political reality.    Many are just stubborn, simplistic voters who are going to vote for Trump because of some cultish view of him as a super hero.   Others are so deep into partisan confirmation bias that they will not vote for a Democrat no matter what.   Even if that means that Trump gets elected.   And then there are those who ignore ALL of Trump's negatives because of a belief that his policies are good for the nation.   On this last point, I can appreciate those who think Trump is better on the border, but those who think Trump's truly insane ideas such as raising tariffs as a means for the USA to generate massive revenue simply do not understand economics.   They do not understand, for example, that tariffs are paid by importers who pass their extra costs onto consumers via the supply chain.   They do not understand that tariffs will drive inflation upward.   They do not understand that the USA is part of a global economy and this bully isolationism of Trump is irresponsible and, flat out, stupid.

 
 
 
CB
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26.1.16  CB  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.1.11    4 days ago

Equity is a whole lot better than Mick Mulvaney (video host) sitting on his fat ass pretending to not understand what equity could do positively for the country (which by the way Americans are a community-not "competitors" for the same rights and resources) just so he can have a voice on a conservative news outlet. 

Hey dumb-ass conservative Mick "Hard NO," helping the people stuck in the 'pond' with you to get equity, equality, and inclusion is not communism!

 
 
 
Tessylo
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26.1.17  Tessylo  replied to  TᵢG @26.1.1    4 days ago

There appears to be no-bar too low for today's gop.  The party of PD&D+Delusion and the defenders of the indefensible.

 
 
 
Tessylo
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26.1.18  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @26.1.3    4 days ago

I think he is borderline mentally retarded.  I'd bet his IQ is barely above 60.

 
 
 
Tessylo
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26.1.19  Tessylo  replied to  TᵢG @26.1.15    4 days ago

It's imbecilic.

 
 
 
CB
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26.1.20  CB  replied to  TᵢG @26.1.12    4 days ago

Some conservatives have spent my entire life trying to hold back cooperation for the good of all Americans. They simply don't want America to work, progress, and  change for best of all its citizens. Thus, they pitifully throw their collective might behind a corrupt and crooked Donald Trump!  A stupid "mothball" name Donald, is milking their collective 'teats' for personal gain (apparently Donald wants trumpists to make him the world's first 'trillionaire'?) and they just 'stand' there while he rapes their purses and wallets with trite rhetoric!

As an old man now I am tired of this and I declare 'no more Mr. Nice-guy'

 
 
 
CB
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26.1.21  CB  replied to  JohnRussell @26.1.14    4 days ago

You have fight fire with flame retardant and preventive measures. That is - go on the offensive. Tell the truth without chaser. Just like they LIE without chaser! 

 
 
 
Krishna
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26.1.22  Krishna  replied to  Drinker of the Wry @26.1.7    4 days ago
Why wouldn’t anyone believe it?

No one knows for sure!

 
 
 
Krishna
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26.2  Krishna  replied to  JohnRussell @26    5 days ago
Trump: MK-47s. I know that gun very well. I’ve become an expert on guns

He knows more . . .

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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26.2.1  Vic Eldred  replied to  Krishna @26.2    5 days ago

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.2  TᵢG  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.2.1    4 days ago

Did you even watch Krishna's video?   Trump is irrational and living in his own alternate reality where he is the smartest person on the planet.   Can you imagine any other candidate for PotUS for a major party saying anything close to the narcissistic, ego-maniacal crap illustrated in the video?

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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26.2.3  Vic Eldred  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.2    4 days ago

I don't need videos. I lived through 4 years of the Biden administration.

I don't have to say much about the past 4 years, do I?  The dems had to replace Biden or lose the election.

 
 
 
Tessylo
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26.2.4  Tessylo  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.2.3    4 days ago

Ya!  Who needs facts and the truth?

 
 
 
CB
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26.2.5  CB  replied to  Krishna @26.2    4 days ago

What a disgrace! What I know is Crooked Donald is the most ridiculous and impossible man I have ever had the misfortunate to read about and see on television. I will NEVER forget or forgive the GOP for foisting this loud-mouth, empty-headed, weird, 'creepy-thing," upon a society that wanted to be civil and better. Because of him our great nation is planning, literally has a long-term strategy to debase itself before the world!

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.6  TᵢG  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.2.3    4 days ago
I don't need videos. I lived through 4 years of the Biden administration.

The point was about Trump.   The Biden administration was a normal D administration.    How can you possibly observe Trump with any sort of objectivity and think that this ego-maniacal scoundrel would be good for this nation?

Do you really want someone empowered with the US presidency who thinks he knows more than anyone else and who has demonstrated reckless, irresponsible behavior?

Here, Vic, is this this kind of rhetoric you want from a commander in chief of US armed forces??

 
 
 
CB
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26.2.7  CB  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.2.1    4 days ago

This is probably the kind of s-it trumpists need less of. Stop looking for toxic s-it to spread into the sound-cloud! BTW, I know Levin is a big-s-it stirrer so I don't have 20 minutes to let him 'feed' me garbage. I will just go from my past listening of the toxic-talker who only sees the worse in people who he is COMPELLED to live with all his damn life!

We are 'stuck' on one another. Like it or lump it. Best try to find the good in every situation and work to make more of that than talking bull that keeps this country circling around the 'bowl' waiting for "God" to flush it. Because if 'God' was going to flush the 'bowl' it would have been done so already!

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.8  bugsy  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.6    4 days ago
The Biden administration was a normal D administration. 

Correct.

Most democratic administrations were abstract failures, so by your post, the Biden admin is no different.....maybe even one of the worst. 

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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26.2.9  Vic Eldred  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.6    4 days ago
The Biden administration was a normal D administration. 

The Biden administration was as radical as anyone could imagine.

As anyone with a pulse knows: They opened the borders, caused inflation and hardship with their out-of-control spending, made the country far less safe, used lawfare to go after political opponents, silenced opposing views & news stories on social media, intimidated parents, fled from Afghanistan and stood by while the middle east erupted into war and Russia invaded Ukraine.

There was nothing "small FUCKING D" about it!

 
 
 
Tessylo
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26.2.10  Tessylo  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.6    4 days ago

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Tessylo
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26.2.11  Tessylo  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.2.9    4 days ago

None of that is FUCKING TRUE, but what else is new?

 
 
 
Tessylo
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26.2.12  Tessylo  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.2.9    4 days ago

Your zero hero will go down as the worst 'president' convicted felon traitor rapist cockkkroach in history!

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.13  bugsy  replied to  Tessylo @26.2.11    4 days ago
None of that is FUCKING TRUE,

So how about proving anything you say.

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.14  TᵢG  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.2.9    4 days ago

What an amazing distortion of reality.

They opened the borders ...

True, but you exaggerate the living shit out of the consequences.   The number of illegal immigrants in the USA remains between 10 and 12 million.

... caused inflation and hardship with their out-of-control spending ...

Neither party is fiscally responsible anymore.   But Biden spent significantly less than Trump!    Further, most of the inflation was a consequence of the pandemic.

... made the country far less safe ...

How?   Back to your border exaggeration again?

... used lawfare to go after political opponents ...

Absolute bullshit.   Biden to not go after Trump.   That is pure partisan (and obtuse) nonsense.

... silenced opposing views & news stories on social media ...

What??

... intimidated parents ...

What??

... fled from Afghanistan ...

That was Trump's initiative.   Blame Biden for the poor execution, not the idea of leaving Afghanistan unless you include Trump on that.

... and stood by while the middle east erupted into war and Russia invaded Ukraine.

Stood by??   

 
 
 
Tessylo
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26.2.15  Tessylo  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.14    4 days ago
True, but you exaggerate the living shit out of the consequences.   The number of illegal immigrants in the USA remains between 10 and 12 million.

'10, 15, 20 million, no one knows'

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.16  TᵢG  replied to  Tessylo @26.2.15    4 days ago

The encounters have spiked but the number of illegals remains relatively stable.

Trump claims that Biden let in more illegals (double even) in his term than are actually living in the USA.   And his supporters belief that crap.

 
 
 
Tessylo
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26.2.17  Tessylo  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.14    4 days ago

Thanks for proving/providing the truth to those statements.

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.18  TᵢG  replied to  Tessylo @26.2.17    4 days ago

What continues to amaze me is how anyone can believe that nonsense.

 
 
 
Kavika
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26.2.19  Kavika   replied to  TᵢG @26.2.18    4 days ago
What continues to amaze me is how anyone can believe that nonsense.

They have all read ''Doomsday for Dummies''

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.20  bugsy  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.16    4 days ago
The encounters have spiked but the number of illegals remains relatively stable.

Probably because even those illegals are human and many of them die while here and there is just another one to take their place. In Biden's case, 2 or 3 to take their place. 

 
 
 
Tessylo
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26.2.21  Tessylo  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.18    4 days ago
 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.22  TᵢG  replied to  bugsy @26.2.20    4 days ago

Yeah bugsy, the illegal immigration population in the USA has remained relatively stable because people die and new illegals continue to enter the USA.   Good to see that you have that part under control.

Do you then recognize how absurd Trump's claims are?    Do you see that Trump is claiming that more illegals (almost twice as many) came into our nation during Biden's term than there are illegals in our nation in total?

Or do you believe Trump?

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.23  bugsy  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.22    4 days ago
eah bugsy, the illegal immigration population in the USA has remained relatively stable because people die and new illegals continue to enter the USA. 

Good for you agreeing to that point. Totally unexpected. 

The most reported number by reliable sources is around 10 million since 2021. About 8-9 million encounters and probably a million got aways, but of course, there could be more than that because no one really knows.

This administration is a failure. Only pure partisans will see it another way. 

 
 
 
Tessylo
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26.2.24  Tessylo  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.22    4 days ago
'Or do you believe Trump?'

Obviously despite all facts and truth to the contrary.

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.25  TᵢG  replied to  bugsy @26.2.23    4 days ago
Good for you agreeing to that point. Totally unexpected. 

Why would agreeing with one of the most obvious facts of life surprise you?    

This administration is a failure. Only pure partisans will see it another way. 

Of course you do not see this, but deeming the Biden administration a failure and intending to vote for Trump (of all people) is precisely pure partisan.   

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.26  bugsy  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.25    4 days ago
Of course you do not see this, but deeming the Biden administration a failure and intending to vote for Trump (of all people) is precisely pure partisan.

Get a clue

[] Seeing how one administration is a failure, hence the vote for the other person is the farthest from being partisan.

 
 
 
Krishna
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26.2.27  Krishna  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.2.9    4 days ago
The Biden administration was as radical as anyone could imagine.

Nope.

I, for one, can imagine more radical administrations than the Biden administration!

 
 
 
CB
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26.2.28  CB  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.2    4 days ago

In other words, if a democrat (that is, Kamala Harris) said such profoundly irrational, ego-maniacal, and narcissistic. . . trumpists would mock it outright! And I am looking at Mark Levin, 'mister bombastic and crude conservative himself,' who accepts Crooked Donald's bull on its face! Just shows -us-Levin (26.2.1) is full of s-it before he opens his mouth to speak! And wants his listeners to be full of s-it too just like himself!

 
 
 
CB
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26.2.29  CB  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.6    4 days ago

That is not strength to LIE and say he will blow up large cities in a foreign country over threatening a former president (AKA: "This person.") who is a selfish pig. The world outrage would be off the scale. No dumb-ass Crooked Donald can not 'rule' with fear and the might of this nation against his personal enemies. It would make more sense to say 'hold and jail' the president of Iran (then see what Iran does about that) than to say he will kill thousands or millions as some retaliation for someone going after his selfish pig self!

 
 
 
Krishna
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26.2.30  Krishna  replied to  Vic Eldred @26.2.3    4 days ago
I don't need videos.

Nobody knows what's in that video!

(Until they watch it.)

 
 
 
CB
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26.2.31  CB  replied to  bugsy @26.2.23    4 days ago
The most reported number by reliable sources is around 10 million since 2021. About 8-9 million encounters and probably a million got aways, but of course, there could be more than that because no one really knows.

And of course, the collective you are 'supposing' because it stirs the bull. . .to imagine things worse than they are.

 
 
 
Dig
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26.2.32  Dig  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.14    4 days ago
They opened the borders ...
True, but you exaggerate the living shit out of the consequences.

Actually that's not true. Open borders are what we have between the states – free movement across state lines. The national borders are definitely not "open." The vast majority of migrant numbers reported are for encounters with CBP, they aren't just walking in freely.

That open borders thing is a frequent talking point on the right, but it's a flat out lie. Par for the course these days.

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.33  TᵢG  replied to  Dig @26.2.32    4 days ago

The true part is that Biden did indeed reduce border policies when he took office.

Biden killed the Migrant Protection Protocols which required migrants to stay in Mexico while the sought asylum,  softened deportation to focus on the more criminal illegals, and stopped all work on the wall.

While I am not arguing these were bad or unjustified moves, they did indeed open the borders more from when Trump was in office.

That open borders thing is a frequent talking point on the right, but it's a flat out lie. Par for the course these days.

And if by 'open borders' a Trump supporter actually believes that the borders are literally open, then there is no reasoning with them anyway ... they are entirely out of touch with the facts (and basic logic).

 
 
 
Dig
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26.2.34  Dig  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.33    4 days ago
The true part is that Biden did indeed reduce border policies when he took office.

But that wasn't the claim.

And if by 'open borders' a Trump supporter actually believes that the borders are literally open, then there is no reasoning with them anyway ... they are entirely out of touch with the facts (and basic logic).

Well, yeah. Exactly. That's made obvious here daily, like with Vic's post that you addressed. I guarantee that nothing you said in reply will matter. You'll see the same bullshit claims tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that.

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.35  TᵢG  replied to  Dig @26.2.34    4 days ago
But that wasn't the claim.

That is how I read the claim.  I gave Vic the benefit of the doubt that he was aware that the borders are not literally open and that his use of the verb 'opened' was relative to the condition at the end of the Trump term.

I guarantee that nothing you said in reply will matter. You'll see the same bullshit claims tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that.

I fully agree.   I never try to reason with a Trump supporter and never expect them to budge on their position.

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.36  bugsy  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.33    3 days ago
And if by 'open borders' a Trump supporter actually believes that the borders are literally open

Simple question.......

More than 8-9 million illegals came across during this admin without being vetted.

For you to believe the border is open, do you require a huge neon flashing "OPEN" sign at all of the borders because that is exactly how your comments insinuate?

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.37  TᵢG  replied to  bugsy @26.2.36    3 days ago
More than 8-9 million illegals came across during this admin without being vetted.

Your fact is wrong; those are encounters (appx. 9.5 million of them).   An encounter is different from an illegal immigrant who is now living in the USA.

How do you define an 'open border'?   Do you think it means that illegals are free to just walk into the USA ... that they are not stopped by the border patrol?

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.38  bugsy  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.37    3 days ago
those are encounters (appx. 9.5 million of them). 

Correct....

One does not get encountered unless one crosses the border illegally. Almost all of them are not vetted and released into the country with supposed court dates years in the future, ie, probably willnever show and never get booted. 

So answer my question without once again deflecting.

Do you require a large neon "OPEN" sign at each border before you will admit the border is open?

"that they are not stopped by the border patrol?"

Millions are not. That is why they are called getaways. 

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.39  TᵢG  replied to  bugsy @26.2.38    3 days ago
Almost all of them are not vetted and released into the country with supposed court dates years in the future, ie, probably willnever show and never get booted. 

You made that up.   Deliver a credible source.

We know there was a spike in encounters so statistically there will be more gotaways under Biden.   That does not mean that our border is open unless you have some special definition for 'open border'.

So answer my question without once again deflecting.

How do you define an 'open border'?   Do you think it means that illegals are free to just walk into the USA ... that they are not stopped by the border patrol?

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.40  bugsy  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.39    3 days ago
Deliver a credible source.

  Biden’s top border official refuses to say illegal immigrants are vetted before release (msn.com)

How about from the mouth of Biden's top border official

" T he Biden administration's top border official declined to confirm that  migrants  who come over the southern border illegally are being vetted by federal law enforcement before being released into the United States."

Is the Washington Examiner lying?

" Do you think it means that illegals are free to just walk into the USA ... that they are not stopped by the border patrol?"

Apparently you do not pay attention to the news. There are multiple reports by many sources that show illegals walking across the border with no one stopping them. Some run, some turn themselves in because they know Biden will not turn them away, but to answer your question, something you rather deflect than answer a question posed to you is yes, .....illegals are free to walk across the border and not be stopped by Border Patrol. 

 
 
 
Gazoo
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26.2.41  Gazoo  replied to  bugsy @26.2.40    3 days ago

If they were being vetted properly we wouldn’t have tens of thousands of illegals that have murder, rape, assault, or other felony records, in this country now.

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.42  bugsy  replied to  Gazoo @26.2.41    3 days ago

Some leftists actually believe the Biden admin gives a shit who these people are. 

The funny thing is when you ask any of them how many of these "vetted" illegals they have taken into their home to free up housing, the only answer I get is whoa, whoa, whoa....not in my backyard. 

You would think that if they were truly vetted, these "sympathetic" leftists would be bending over backwards to help out these poor lost souls. 

 
 
 
Gazoo
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26.2.43  Gazoo  replied to  bugsy @26.2.42    3 days ago

Some leftists actually believe the Biden admin gives a shit who these people are.”

just my opinion but i think dems/biden only see them as future voters.

The funny thing is when you ask any of them how many of these "vetted" illegals they have taken into their home to free up housing, the only answer I get is whoa, whoa, whoa....not in my backyard. ”

martha’s vinyard comes to mind. Not to say it doesn’t happen but if it does it is a rare occurrence. i have seen several dem politicians ask constituents to take illegals into their home but have not seen any reports that these same pols have done that, figures.

You would think that if they were truly vetted, these "sympathetic" leftists would be bending over backwards to help out these poor lost souls.”

i would think these sympathetic leftists would jump to help Americans that need help before illegals but again, that doesn’t seem to be the case. But hey, we are talking about the America last crowd.

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.44  TᵢG  replied to  bugsy @26.2.40    3 days ago

You claimed:

bugsy @26.2.38Almost all of them are not vetted and released into the country with supposed court dates years in the future, ie, probably willnever show and never get booted

Your link does not support your claim.  

Operate on fact rather than bullshit.

We know the border security is inadequate.   There is no need to make ridiculous exaggerations.   Indeed, hyperbole destroys credibility.

 
 
 
Dismayed Patriot
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26.2.45  Dismayed Patriot  replied to  Gazoo @26.2.41    yesterday
If they were being vetted properly we wouldn’t have tens of thousands of illegals that have murder, rape, assault, or other felony records, in this country now.

There are "tens of thousands" that have committed crimes out of the total 11 million or so that are here, most of whom have been here for quite some time, many who came during the Trump administration. You insinuate that it was somehow the Biden administration that should be held responsible for the "tens of thousands" which is frankly nothing but an intentional lie to try and wrongly attack the current administration for your own political purpose.

Donald Trump has long pushed for a tougher approach on illegal immigration, both on the U.S.-Mexico border and elsewhere in the country. As a candidate for president, Trump pledged to   build a border wall   to reduce illegal crossings. And shortly after being elected, Trump said his administration   would deport   as many as 3 million unauthorized immigrants with criminal records living in the United States.

So how has immigration enforcement changed under Trump? Here’s a look at the data on three key measures – border apprehensions, interior arrests and deportations – based on the latest available full-year statistics from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The analysis also includes data about how various immigration policies and agencies are perceived by the U.S. public, based on Pew Research Center surveys.

The number of migrant apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border rose in fiscal 2019 to its  highest annual level in 12 years . The 851,508 apprehensions recorded last fiscal year (October 2018-September 2019) were more than double the number the year before (396,579) but still well short of the levels in the early 2000s,  according to CBP , the agency tasked with enforcing immigration laws at the border.

Border apprehensions, ICE arrests and deportations under Trump | Pew Research Center

Trump sycophants misrepresent his actual record on undocumented immigrants every time they open their fucking mouths but I guess that's to be expected.

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.46  bugsy  replied to  Dismayed Patriot @26.2.45    yesterday
There are "tens of thousands" that have committed crimes out of the total 11 million or so that are here,

Actually, all "11 million or so" have committed crimes simply by coming here illegally.

 
 
 
bugsy
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26.2.47  bugsy  replied to  TᵢG @26.2.44    yesterday

My link supported every single word I posted. Because you are reading something different that does not fit your narrative s not my fault.

 
 
 
CB
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26.2.48  CB  replied to  Dismayed Patriot @26.2.45    yesterday

It is 'eternally' sad how many 'lost years' each of us have given to political warfare and disability from right-wing people with a primary wish in life to out-compete and make enemies of their fellow Americans!

 
 
 
TᵢG
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26.2.49  TᵢG  replied to  bugsy @26.2.47    yesterday
My link supported every single word I posted.

800

Show where your link establishes:

bugsy  @26.2.38  ☞  Almost all  of them are not vetted  and released into the country  with supposed court dates years in the future, ie, probably willnever show and never get booted
 
 
 
MrFrost
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26.2.50  MrFrost  replied to  bugsy @26.2.8    2 hours ago

LOL

512

 
 
 
Robert in Ohio
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27  Robert in Ohio    5 days ago

Some food for thought on the most significant elections in U.S. History

In order to be included in this list of the top ten presidential elections, a significant event had to impact the election's outcome or the election needed to result in a significant shift in party or policy.

This presidential election is considered by most scholars as the most significant in U.S. history because of its far reaching impact on electoral policies. The   electoral college system   from the Constitution broke down allowing Aaron Burr (1756–1836), the VP candidate, to be in contention for the presidency against   Thomas Jefferson   (1743–1826). It was decided in the House after twenty-six ballots.

Significance:   Because of this election, the   12th Amendment   was added to the Constitution changing the electoral process. Further, a peaceful exchange of political power occurred   (Federalists   out, Democratic–Republicans in.)

The presidential election of 1860 demonstrated that the institution of slavery was a dividing line in American politics. The   newly formed Republican party   adopted an anti-slavery platform that led to a narrow victory for   Abraham Lincoln   (1809–1865) and also set the stage for   secession . Individuals who once associated with the Democratic or Whig parties yet were anti-slavery realigned to join the Republicans. Those from other parties who were pro-slavery joined the Democrats.

Significance:   The election of Lincoln took the country towards the abolition of slavery and was the straw that broke the camel's back, leading to the secession of eleven states.

Election of 1932

Another shift in political parties occurred with the presidential election of 1932.   Franklin Roosevelt's   Democratic Party   came to power by forming the New Deal coalition that united groups that previously had not been associated with the same party. These included urban workers, northern Black people, southern white people, and Jewish voters. Today's Democratic Party is still largely comprised of this coalition.

Significance:   A new coalition and realignment of political parties occurred that would help shape future policies and elections.

Election of 1896

The presidential election of 1896 demonstrated a sharp division in society between urban and rural interests.   William Jennings Bryan   (Democrat, 1860–1925) was able to form a coalition that answered the call of progressive groups and rural interests including the indebted farmers and those arguing against the gold standard.   William McKinley's   (1843–1901) victory was significant because it highlights the shift from America as an agrarian nation to one of urban interests.

Significance:   The election highlights the changes that were occurring in American society at the turn of the   19th century .

The presidential election of 1828 is often pointed to as the "rise of the common man." It has been called the "Revolution of 1828." After the Corrupt Bargain of 1824 when   Andrew Jackson   was defeated, an up-welling of support arose against back room deals and candidates chosen by caucus. At this point in American history, the nominating of candidates became more democratic as conventions replaced caucuses.

Significance:   Andrew Jackson   was the first president not born of privilege. The election was the first time that individuals began to fight against corruption in politics.

This election ranks higher than other disputed elections because it is set against the backdrop of   Reconstruction . New York governor Samuel Tilden (1814–1886) led in popular and electoral votes but was one shy of the necessary votes to win. The existence of disputed electoral votes led to the   Compromise of 1877 . A commission was formed and voted along party lines, awarding   Rutherford B. Hayes   (Republican, 1822–1893) the presidency. It is believed that Hayes agreed to end Reconstruction and recall all troops from the South in exchange for the presidency.

Significance:   The election of Hayes meant the end of Reconstruction, opening up the country to the scourge of repressive   Jim Crow   laws.

The Election of 1824 is known as the 'Corrupt Bargain'. The lack of an electoral majority resulted in the election being decided in the House. It is believed that a deal was made giving the office to   John Quincy Adams   (1767–1829) in exchange for   Henry Clay   becoming   Secretary of State .

Significance:   Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but lost because of this bargain. The election's backlash catapulted Jackson to the presidency in 1828, and split the Democratic-Republican Party in two.

The reason why the presidential election of 1912 is included here is to show the impact that a third party can have on the outcome of an election. When former president   Theodore Roosevelt   (1858–1919) broke from the Republicans to form the independent   Bull Moose Party , he hoped to win back the presidency. His presence on the ballot split the Republican vote resulting in a win for the Democrat,   Woodrow Wilson   (1856–1924). Wilson would go on to lead the nation during   World War I   and staunchly fought for the "League of Nations," an idea not supported by Republicans.

Significance:   Third parties cannot necessarily win American elections but they can spoil them.

The Election of 2000 came down to the   electoral college   and specifically the vote in Florida. Because of the controversy over the recount in Florida, the campaign of former vice president Al Gore (born 1948) sued to have a manual recount. This was significant because it was the first time the Supreme Court got involved in an electoral decision. It decided that the votes should stand as counted and the   electoral votes   for the state were awarded to   George W. Bush . He won the presidency without winning the popular vote.

Significance:   The after-effects of the 2000 election can still be felt in everything from constantly evolving voting machines to greater scrutiny of elections themselves.

Election of 1796

After   George Washington's   retirement, there was no unanimous choice for president. The presidential election of 1796 demonstrated that the fledgling democracy could work. One man stepped aside, and a peaceful election occurred resulting in   John Adams   as president. One side effect of this election which would become more significant in 1800 was that due to the electoral process, arch-rival Thomas Jefferson became Adams' Vice President.

Significance:   The election proved that American electoral system worked.

Top 10 Significant Presidential Elections (thoughtco.com)

 
 
 
Krishna
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27.1  Krishna  replied to  Robert in Ohio @27    4 days ago
In order to be included in this list of the top ten presidential elections, a significant event had to impact the election's outcome or the election needed to result in a significant shift in party or policy.

But OTOH-- here's the real significance of the upcoming election.

Because nobody knows the real significance of the upcoming election-- until it happens!

 
 
 
Robert in Ohio
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27.1.1  Robert in Ohio  replied to  Krishna @27.1    4 days ago

Krishna

You are absolutely correct

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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28  author  JohnRussell    4 days ago

The Future Assholes Of America Club

800

VIDEO

 
 
 
CB
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28.1  CB  replied to  JohnRussell @28    4 days ago

The 'future trumpists of America' are playing the song, "Hold On I'm Coming" (just like Donald) in the background. . . they should be sued to pay for copyright infringement if they did not get clearance to use it! To use their verbiage: "F-ck" their youth as they are in college to know better about such matters of capitalism!

 
 
 
Tessylo
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28.2  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @28    4 days ago

A bunch of incels.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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29  author  JohnRussell    4 days ago

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WILLIE NELSON HAS ENDORSED KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

 
 
 
Freefaller
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30  Freefaller    4 days ago

Wow I really didn't think through my vacay to Florida,  I'll be arriving just in time for the riots and civil war to begin.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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31  author  JohnRussell    3 days ago
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While in Georgia, Trump claims Gov. Kemp is having a difficult time getting in touch with President Biden. But Kemp spoke directly with Biden last night. “He offered that if there’s other things we need, just to call him directly,” Kemp said, “which I appreciate that.”
 
 
 
JohnRussell
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32  author  JohnRussell    3 days ago

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CB
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32.1  CB  replied to  JohnRussell @32    3 days ago

Crooked Donald the reckless, tone-deaf, and lacking any authority to do anything empowering for the storm ravaged-TROLL!

We thank Crooked Donald for this reminder of why the country can not STAND this from him for another four years!!!

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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33  author  JohnRussell    3 days ago
@TheUSASingers
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Trump’s solution to climate change is throwing paper towels to the survivors.
 
 
 
JohnRussell
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34  author  JohnRussell    3 days ago

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Dismayed Patriot
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34.1  Dismayed Patriot  replied to  JohnRussell @34    3 days ago

What's funny about that is I believe the reverse is true, though most of Trumps supporters refuse to admit it...

"My support for Trump is not about politics. This isn't about whether I'm a liberal or a conservative, Democrat or Republican. It's about me not being a decent human being, embracing bigotry, misogyny, racism, and supporting an obnoxious, disgusting person who represents MY America. The America of the confederacy, the America of Jim Crow, the America when women couldn't vote, blacks couldn't get a bank loan or buy a house in most areas and white Christian males were large and in charge...".

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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Trump: "I hated to give overtime. I hated it. I shouldn't say this, but I'd get other people in. I wouldn't pay."
 
 
 
JohnRussell
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35.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  JohnRussell @35    3 days ago

I'm not sure how you get a lot of votes by saying you refused to pay overtime to people who earned it, but good luck with that Trump. 

 
 
 
TᵢG
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35.1.1  TᵢG  replied to  JohnRussell @35.1    3 days ago

It does not seem to matter.

He shits all over the military yet vets vote for him.

He shits all over labor yet the workers vote for him.

He shits all over women yet women vote for him.

He shits all over minorities yet minorities vote for him.

It really is incredible.   By any historical measure, Trump would have never hit single digits in a primary for a minor office.

 
 
 
CB
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35.1.2  CB  replied to  TᵢG @35.1.1    3 days ago

Crooked Donald wins with his supporters because he champions their causes and appears to win against liberals - by focusing on his supporters points of view and forcing his way.

That is, liberals and progressives continue to 'enjoy' a notion  that they can win over the Right (me included at varying times), when actually Crooked Donald and his 'mob' of millions are, from their perspective, engaging in 'holy' and fierce political warfare with us!

Yes, it is the case that 70 million plus U.S. citizens more or less or waging political warfare against their fellow Americans. They do not like 'us' or what we represent. Thus, they lie, mock, denigrate, insult, do not wish us well, and are vulgar - even harmful towards 'us.'

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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36  author  JohnRussell    3 days ago

Here's how stupid Trump is - he wore a red MAGA hat when he visited with hurricane victims today. That ends all suspense about whether this was a campaign stop. 

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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36.1  Sean Treacy  replied to  JohnRussell @36    3 days ago
Here's how stupid Trump is - he wore a red MAGA hat when he visited with hurricane victims today.

Joe's on the beach. Kamala's raising money from Hollywood and getting clowned online for taking an obviously staged photo to make it look she's working. 

I think he's fine.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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36.1.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  Sean Treacy @36.1    3 days ago

They are observing standard practice. Dont visit a disaster scene until the emergency has passed. Only delusional MAGA would criticize them for that. 

Meanwhile Trump blatantly campaigned among the grief torn and the existentially anxious. 

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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36.1.2  Sean Treacy  replied to  JohnRussell @36.1.1    3 days ago
hey are observing standard practice. Dont visit a disaster scene until the emergency has passed. Only delusional MAGA would criticize them for that.

Right. That's exactly what the left was saying when Ted Cruz didn't stay for the blizzard.  

Flip, flop.

 
 
 
Dismayed Patriot
Professor Quiet
36.1.3  Dismayed Patriot  replied to  Sean Treacy @36.1.2    yesterday
That's exactly what the left was saying when Ted Cruz didn't stay for the blizzard.

When the disaster happens in the State you were elected to represent you're not necessarily supposed to go out to the victims immediately, but your constituents expect you to be working to get the funding needed for them instead of running off to Cancun while they're all still knee deep in water.

What Trump did was nothing but a photo op which he clearly saw as a campaign event since he was wearing his campaign hat while taking up the first responders time while getting exactly nothing done to help anyone. His visit only hindered the first responders rescue mission.

 
 
 
CB
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36.1.4  CB  replied to  Dismayed Patriot @36.1.3    yesterday

It's even worse than that (potentially). As Crooked Donald exposed himself too much to open spaces in Georgia for the sake of a photo op. Had anyone saw his "openness" as an occasion to take a "free" _______ you know what. . . that arrogant fool would have been seriously hurt or. . . as the saying goes: 'third times the charm!"

And remember this, we have all heard that expression ("third times the charm"). . . meaning each time Donald exposes himself (needlessly) to someone wanting to hurt him. . . the 'group' intellect clocks more information about how those around him operate.

Better he listens to his handlers and stop with the campaign "sudden-ness." 

 
 
 
bugsy
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36.2  bugsy  replied to  JohnRussell @36    3 days ago

No doubt in my mind you would criticize him no matter what he was wearing. 

Unhealthy Trump infatuation is not good for the soul.

 
 
 
JBB
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36.2.1  JBB  replied to  bugsy @36.2    3 days ago

Why do you care so much that so many people loathe Trump?

He is after all running to be the President of the United States!

 
 
 
bugsy
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36.2.2  bugsy  replied to  JBB @36.2.1    3 days ago

The only people that loathe Trump boils down to one fact....he beat Hillary. That's it. Nothing else. The hatred just built up from there and is now irreversible. 

 
 
 
JBB
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36.2.3  JBB  replied to  bugsy @36.2.2    3 days ago

Keep telling yourself lies then get back with us November 6th!

 
 
 
bugsy
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36.2.4  bugsy  replied to  JBB @36.2.3    3 days ago

How about listing those "lies"

My post stands as fact. 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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36.2.5  author  JohnRussell  replied to  bugsy @36.2.2    3 days ago
The only people that loathe Trump boils down to one fact....he beat Hillary. That's it. Nothing else. The hatred just built up from there and is now irreversible

Pure delusion. 

 
 
 
Tessylo
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36.2.6  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @36.2.5    3 days ago

Facts?

Never.

 
 
 
TᵢG
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36.2.7  TᵢG  replied to  bugsy @36.2.2    3 days ago

Why make such an outrageously dumb claim?    To what end?    I am pretty sure most Ds do not even think of Hillary anymore.   Quite likely they are against Trump for merit … his unconstitutional, illegal behavior, abysmal character, and malignant narcissism.

 
 
 
bugsy
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36.2.8  bugsy  replied to  TᵢG @36.2.7    3 days ago

your opinion is noted

 
 
 
GregTx
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36.3  GregTx  replied to  JohnRussell @36    3 days ago

Ahh, is that why Harris and Biden have avoided the area? She doesn't want it to be seen as campaigning?....

 
 
 
bugsy
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36.3.1  bugsy  replied to  GregTx @36.3    3 days ago
She doesn't want it to be seen as campaigning?....

Her campaign is afraid they may get cornered and have to answer questions. 

If I were a Harris donor, I would be pissed that these staffers are getting paid to do absolutely nothing because their candidate is kept hidden. 

 
 
 
CB
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36.3.2  CB  replied to  GregTx @36.3    3 days ago

Crooked Donald ('the Burnout') went 'big-footing' into Georgia today in a vain attempt to upstage the sitting president Joe Biden and V.P. Harris. Biden and Harris acted wisely in order to avoid too much disruption and other hindrances occurring to rescues and emergency services repairs done in affected towns, cities, and states.

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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36.3.3  Sean Treacy  replied to  CB @36.3.2    3 days ago
oid too much disruption and other hindrances occurring to rescues and emergency services repairs done in affected towns, cities, and states.

Lol..

Exactly what the press and democrats said when George Bush didn't go to New Orleans after Katarina, right? 

 
 
 
CB
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36.3.4  CB  replied to  Sean Treacy @36.3.3    3 days ago

That is not a 'complaint.'  I saw the image of George Bush looking from 'the plane' at the disaster and agreed there was no place for a procession and 'pagentry' on the roads of Katrina 'aftermath.' 

As to those whom brought the case against him: See them. It has nothing to do with people like me. BTW, I voted for George W. Bush the first time 'around' as president! 

Crooked Donald was out of line to get in the way of a sitting president. He looks like a damn befuddled fool (and a little less so- Franklin Graham and his organization, "Samaritan's Purse." (I have given donations to that charity fund too back in the early 2000s before the 2008 recession.) Now Franklin Graham is 'tooling' and sharing it for political purposes and its disgusting and so is he.

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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36.4  Drinker of the Wry  replied to  JohnRussell @36    3 days ago
That ends all suspense about whether this was a campaign stop. 

There was some doubt?

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
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36.5  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  JohnRussell @36    3 days ago

Kinda like Obama and hurricane sandy huh?

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
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36.6  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  JohnRussell @36    3 days ago

Regardless of what he wore on his head, he did something that Biden and Harris have not done...He was there.  He didn't just issue pathetic statements while hanging out on a beach or fundraising in San Francisco and Vegas.

How much did Biden and Harris donate to rebuilding the effected areas of TN and NC?  

 
 
 
George
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36.6.1  George  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @36.6    3 days ago

Please God don't tell me he threw paper towels to anyone, the leftwing media will lose their minds and accuse him of battery.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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36.6.2  author  JohnRussell  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @36.6    3 days ago
Regardless of what he wore on his head, he did something that Biden and Harris have not done...He was there. 

Since when is "being there" doing something? 

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
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36.6.3  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  JohnRussell @36.6.2    3 days ago

It's called moral support. SMH

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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36.6.4  Trout Giggles  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @36.6.3    3 days ago

LOL!

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
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36.6.5  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  JohnRussell @36.6.2    3 days ago

It's a show of support.  You know, the opposite of what Biden and Harris are doing. 

Maybe the area should start flying Ukraine flags to get something from this failure administration.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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36.6.6  author  JohnRussell  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @36.6.5    3 days ago

You think the president and the vice president of the United States dont care about hurricane victims? There is something wrong with people who think like that. Maybe they are in a cult or something. Do you think people actually care if Trump showed up in his 2000 dollar suit and red tie and hat? to do what? what  did he do? 

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
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36.6.7  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  JohnRussell @36.6.6    3 days ago
You think the president and the vice president of the United States dont care about hurricane victims?

That's exactly what they've displayed.  

Do you think people actually care if Trump showed up in his 2000 dollar suit and red tie and hat?

Unlike Biden and Harris, he showed up.  They don't care how he dressed.  Don't know why you are hung up on his attire.  It's kind of creepy.

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
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36.6.8  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  Trout Giggles @36.6.4    3 days ago

What's so fucking funny?

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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36.6.9  author  JohnRussell  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @36.6.8    3 days ago

MAGA

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
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36.6.10  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  JohnRussell @36.6.9    2 days ago

You'd rather have MAMA?

Make America Mundane Again?

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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36.6.11  Trout Giggles  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @36.6.8    2 days ago

That you honestly believe that trmp gives a shit about any of those people.

BTW, did you escape that hurricane? I've seen some of the devastation.

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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36.6.12  Trout Giggles  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @36.6.10    2 days ago

C'mon, Jim. America has never been mundane and those that believe that, I question their patriotism

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
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36.6.13  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  Trout Giggles @36.6.11    2 days ago

Lot of rain and wind but nothing NEAR to what my neighbors to the north and west got. It wiped out my wife and my favorite town of Chimney Rock. Sad for all. Terrible. Next time they say tropical storm, I hope people remember this one and heed the warnings. I don't think anyone anticipated the strength of this one.

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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36.6.14  Trout Giggles  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @36.6.13    2 days ago

I'm very sorry. It sounds awful

 
 
 
devangelical
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36.6.15  devangelical  replied to  Trout Giggles @36.6.14    2 days ago

the victims had lot's of warnings and plenty of time to evacuate. if it's not climate change, it must be god's will ... /s

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
36.6.16  CB  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @36.6.3    2 days ago

Sort of like superfluous "thoughts and prayers" - shows "kinship" - but you can't eat it or take it to the bank!  Another way to "spin it"! ;)  

On Wednesday, the OFFICIALS show up (that have not shown up already as some were on the various scenes before Helene's arrival) and they come bearing proper gifts!

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
36.6.17  CB  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @36.6.5    2 days ago

Fake outrage.

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
36.6.18  CB  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @36.6.7    2 days ago

When Crooked Donald showed up so did 'mass-quanitities' of LIES!!!!  The day turned into LIARS PALOOZA!!

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
36.6.19  CB  replied to  devangelical @36.6.15    2 days ago

Some of these 'victims' don't trust people who say: "I'm from the government and I'm  here to help!' So they got caught flat-footed as the saying goes.

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
Senior Expert
36.6.20  Drinker of the Wry  replied to  CB @36.6.19    2 days ago
So they got caught flat-footed as the saying goes.

What is the saying?

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
Professor Expert
36.6.21  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  CB @36.6.17    2 days ago

Yeah, we've seen that a lot from the left.  

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
Professor Expert
36.6.22  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  CB @36.6.18    2 days ago
Crooked Donald showed up

And Biden stayed on vacation.  Not much of a leader now is he.

 
 
 
JBB
Professor Principal
36.6.23  JBB  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @36.6.22    2 days ago

Except that President Biden was in the White House Situation Room overseeing the air defense of Israel all day yesterday! 

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
Professor Expert
36.6.24  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  JBB @36.6.23    2 days ago

Putting other countries ahead of the people he's supposed to represent.  Not much of a leader.

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
Senior Expert
36.6.25  Drinker of the Wry  replied to  JBB @36.6.23    2 days ago
Except that President Biden was in the White House Situation Room overseeing the air defense of Israel all day yesterday! 

I’ll bet that he has the newer version, Missile Command: Recharged.

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
Professor Principal
36.6.26  Trout Giggles  replied to  CB @36.6.19    2 days ago

I don't think anyone expected a hurricane to come 300 miles in land. They could have asked me. I lived thru Hurricane Agnes in 1972. I lived in Tioga County, PA at the time. That hurricane came right up the Susquehanna river valley and caused mass flooding all over the northern half of PA.

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
Professor Principal
36.6.27  Trout Giggles  replied to  JBB @36.6.23    2 days ago

What? He doesn't have a double so he can be in 2 places at one time???

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
36.6.28  CB  replied to  JBB @36.6.23    yesterday

Trumpists are not here for facts (remember they WHINE about 'fact-checking' of all things!). Folks not liking facts are just too weird.

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
36.6.29  CB  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @36.6.24    yesterday

But, but, . . . it's Israel and we know Crooked Donald has done many transactions with Israel. It would be a failure for any president to not personally heed Israel's urgent calls! 

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
Professor Expert
36.6.30  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  CB @36.6.29    15 hours ago

Is that supposed to make me change my statement?  It doesn't.  You haven't given me any reason to.

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
36.6.31  CB  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @36.6.30    11 hours ago

The saying goes: "Haters got to hate." :(

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
Professor Expert
36.6.32  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  CB @36.6.31    7 hours ago

Ohhhh you really got me there.  What will I ever do?  

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
37  author  JohnRussell    3 days ago
@pmginmyhead
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Pete Rose can’t get in the HOF but a scumbag like Trump becomes President. We’ve got some weird rules here.
 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
Professor Principal
37.1  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  JohnRussell @37    3 days ago

256

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
38  author  JohnRussell    3 days ago

Trump's idea of helping out -

wearing his cult leader costume to the scene of a natural disaster

800

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
Professor Principal
38.1  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  JohnRussell @38    2 days ago

Wonder what Biden is going to wear tomorrow when he shows up 🧐

 
 
 
Gazoo
Junior Silent
38.1.1  Gazoo  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @38.1    2 days ago

Depends.

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
Professor Principal
38.1.2  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  Gazoo @38.1.1    2 days ago

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definitely 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
39  author  JohnRussell    2 days ago

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Just Jim NC TttH
Professor Principal
40  Just Jim NC TttH    2 days ago

Vance is going to eat Walz alive tonight. 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
43  author  JohnRussell    2 days ago
@atrupar
1h
a very confused Trump confuses Kim Jong Un with the president of Iran and claims Kim Jong Un "is trying to kill me"
video
 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
43.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  JohnRussell @43    2 days ago
@KamalaHQ
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Reporter:     Iran launched ballistic missiles when you were president that gave US troops traumatic brain 
injuries  -
Trump: Injured. What does injured mean? It means they had a headache
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TODAY -  Donald Trump disrespected US soldiers once again, saying their injuries were "headaches".
Is that a presidential answer? 
Is this country ever going to address his mental illness ? 
 
 
 
Trout Giggles
Professor Principal
43.1.1  Trout Giggles  replied to  JohnRussell @43.1    2 days ago

Headaches??? My daughter's father in law has TBI. He suffers a lot.

 
 
 
TᵢG
Professor Principal
44  TᵢG    2 days ago

Who is going to honor democracy and who is going to honor Donald Trump?

Walz would not violate the CotUS by tabling certified election results.   Apparently Vance still maintains that he would honor Trump over the CotUS.

Vance's biggest problem is that he is tied at the hip with a scoundrel.

Generally though, this has been a good debate.   It was presidential and civilized.   Both were articulate and made their points.

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
44.1  CB  replied to  TᵢG @44    2 days ago

I agree. Hell, I would agree to that even if Donald could surpriise me and be articulate and civilized. I can give props when/where due. No skin off me for doing so. Does not mean I will vote for an all-around Loser, nevertheless!

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
45  author  JohnRussell    yesterday
@KamalaHQ
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Q: Did Donald Trump lose the 2020 election?
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Trump campaign manager: *refuses to answer*
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Q: It's just a simple question. Did Trump lose the 2020 election?
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Trump campaign manager: Do the American people care?
 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
46  author  JohnRussell    yesterday
@politvidchannel
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BREAKING: Donald Trump Jr. says Biden should let his father "take over" government operations before the Election
 
 
 
Trout Giggles
Professor Principal
46.1  Trout Giggles  replied to  JohnRussell @46    yesterday

Give that boy some more coke and send him to his room

 
 
 
devangelical
Professor Principal
46.1.1  devangelical  replied to  Trout Giggles @46.1    yesterday

I wonder what it's going to cost him to trade up to a newer model after the election ...

 
 
 
devangelical
Professor Principal
46.1.2  devangelical  replied to  devangelical @46.1.1    5 hours ago

meh, he'll probably give her the jewelry he stole off his mom before planting her next to the practice green.

 
 
 
afrayedknot
Junior Quiet
46.2  afrayedknot  replied to  JohnRussell @46    yesterday

“Donald Trump Jr….”

The ‘fruit’ doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Ignorance may not be an inherited trait, but it is most certainly learned.

‘maga’ defined. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
46.3  Gsquared  replied to  JohnRussell @46    yesterday

Fascist.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
47  author  JohnRussell    yesterday

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Dismayed Patriot
Professor Quiet
47.1  Dismayed Patriot  replied to  JohnRussell @47    yesterday

If you're not on the "whitelist"? How apropos for the party of white nationalists, wannabe Nazi's and white supremacists. First Rule of Whiteclub is you don't talk about Whiteclub...

whitelist: noun - a list of people or things considered to be acceptable or trustworthy.

blacklist: noun - a list of people or things that are regarded as unacceptable or untrustworthy and should be excluded or avoided.

"The plague of racism is insidious, entering into our minds as smoothly and quietly and invisibly as floating airborne microbes enter into our bodies to find lifelong purchase in our bloodstreams" - Maya Angelou

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
48  author  JohnRussell    10 hours ago
800

Trump doesnt dispute that he did everything charged in the indictment, he just says "so what". 

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
48.1  CB  replied to  JohnRussell @48    9 hours ago

The media should stop showing what that fool is saying. Of course, Crooked Donald (the "demonizer") wants all the "indulgences" anybody else can give him! I am near gagging from MSNBC forcing Crooked Donald down our throats. . . because Crook Donald (the demonizer) thrives in a cesspool where he sees any mention of his name as 'winning' the battle of  messaging.

(Crooked Donald is playing the media again, and the media like the SAPS they are are giving "the demonizer" earned media galore! It should stop doing that. That is, if Donald wants 'face-time' on television let him pay for it.")