posted by like_thatI feel for the people of Venezuela. Unfortunately, the people who pretend that they feel for them want to vote for policies and politicians that made Venezuela what it is today. As such, those people are either full of shit or dumb.
Have you heard of the Darien Gap? Recently new to me and it's totally insane.
https://www.cfr.org/article/crossing-darien-gap-migrants-risk-death-journey-us
posted by AutomatikHave you heard of the Darien Gap? Recently new to me and it's totally insane.
https://www.cfr.org/article/crossing-darien-gap-migrants-risk-death-journey-us
I have heard bits and pieces, but not in this detail. Sheesh.
Do they also high five and celebrate it and go around Patting each other on the back with pure joy?
This actually makes me angry
Two days ago the NYT posted an investigation into politicians trading stocks
— Chris Josephs (@Chrisjjosephs) September 15, 2022
They found that 81 Democrats & 101 Republicans filed up to 3,700 trades and $100M in possible volume
Many had 100% winners, with some perfectly timed
Here’s examples of just how good they were
Term Limits is only way to stop these people. Nancy Pelosi has a better investment record then Warren Buffett and it’s not even close.
No THAT is something which should result in collective outrage from the public no matter what dumbfuck party they cheer for.
But it won’t….because we’re suckers.
Trump called for term limits that was shot down so fast
And once you realize trading, along with some other shady stuff, is a real path to wealth for them then you understand why they refuse term limits.
And related to that, they're more concerned about re-election then doing what's right. Completely self-serving. I'd guess 80% of the ones who aren't already rich are primarily motivated by using the office to make themselves, family and friends rich. Joe Biden is probably Exhibit A.
Congress and their family should 100% not be allowed to be in a self managed accounts.
The other sad thing I realized is these senile geriatrics aren't doing any real legislating. It's a bunch of 20-something Ivy League law school students running the country.
And then do you think these geriatrics actually read the legislation? "We have to pass it to know what's in it". 2000+ pages in a healthcare bill crafted almost entirely by un-elected law students and lobbyists.
posted by gutThe other sad thing I realized is these senile geriatrics aren't doing any real legislating. It's a bunch of 20-something Ivy League law school students running the country.
And then do you think these geriatrics actually read the legislation? "We have to pass it to know what's in it". 2000+ pages in a healthcare bill crafted almost entirely by un-elected law students and lobbyists.
Libertarian minded people have been bringing up for well over a decade that politicians are becoming multi millionaires through Government. The clear insider trading is merely a blip in the radar, and nobody will give a fuck after a couple days, when the new fake controversy hits the news cycle.
Like how many dumbasses are getting hoodwinked by AOC and Bernie as they buy multiple mansions and expand their celebrity. Look how many dumbasses are hoodwinked by a multibillionare president pretending to be one for the working class.
posted by like_thatLibertarian minded people have been bringing up for well over a decade that politicians are becoming multi millionaires through Government. The clear insider trading is merely a blip in the radar, and nobody will give a fuck after a couple days, when the new fake controversy hits the news cycle.
Yeah, people like to blame lobbyists as the root of corruption, when they're usually just there trying to protect their industry/company from ignorant liberal lawyers.
The real grift is under the table in backroom deals. Like Obama passing net neutrality, and then getting a $50M deal from Netflix after he leaves office. Or dirt poor Harry Reid getting in on all kinds of favorable real estate deals in Nevada.
posted by AutomatikHuman pawns to stick it to the libs. What a country!
Biden can fly thousands of them to all parts of the country in the middle of the night with no problem; DeSantis sends a few dozen to a 'tolerant community', and they deport them immediately while blowing their stacks.
The immeasurable hypocrisy is hilarious.
I remember when Obama shipped all the Sumali immigrants to Minnesota, dont recall any outrage. Last I checked, Marthas is nicer than Minny.
posted by QuakerOatsBiden can fly thousands of them to all parts of the country in the middle of the night with no problem; DeSantis sends a few dozen to a 'tolerant community', and they deport them immediately while blowing their stacks.
The immeasurable hypocrisy is hilarious.
Same shit, different team. It’s all trash.
posted by AutomatikSame shit, different team. It’s all trash.
But if we had a border none of it would be happening.
posted by QuakerOats
But if we had a border none of it would be happening.
If you focused as hard at the Wordle golf tournament as you do on this political sound bite partisan nonsense, you’d be beating the field like Tiger did at the 2000 US Open at Pebble. 😊
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieIf you focused as hard at the Wordle golf tournament as you do on this political sound bite partisan nonsense, you’d be beating the field like Tiger did at the 2000 US Open at Pebble. 😊
I hear ya ...........but I had a good excuse for losing focus last week.
