On Nov 14, 2024:
posted by jmogI don’t disagree, but how can you justify sending billions when we are trillions in debt and close to a trillion deficit every year?
It makes zero sense.
Does it? We are investing in influence. Leaving it to bad actors makes zero sense. Forcing allies to contribute more especially those near the front of these issues makes sense. When it comes to the trillions that falls on entitlements and wasteful bureaucracies. The bad actors place less value on life, liberty, and quality of life of their citizens than others do. So that is difficult to balance without bowing out.
posted by ptown_trojans_1I'm with you until the end. I'm not a fan of nuclear proliferation.
Who is? The Ukrainians are are a very innovative people. I am sure you have heard the talk of developing a small nuke if left. Also they were given security guarantees by the west and Russia. Not fulfilled. The nukes already existed not proliferation. Just managed by Ukraine. Instead just trusting Russia.
posted by sportchamppsZ didn’t even let them have a fair election lol
Putin does not allow those in peacetime. If he gets control of Ukraine they will never see one again. And we will all be better off when the Ruskies control the resources of Ukraine lol. Maybe they should not have given up their nukes for sovereign borders?
posted by jmogSorry, but there is no valid reason to be financially supporting the two wars (Ukraine and Israel).
The powers aligned against these nations are not forces for good on this earth.
posted by geeblockelecting a president over an issue that is less than 1% of the population is wild lol
Yet pushed on the other 99%. Not good math.
On Nov 9, 2024:
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieI hope that doesn’t happen.
Don't play dumb.
posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie
As for this March, will it be proceeding down to Washington where the marchers will smash their way into the Capitol?
No. But eventually working class neighborhoods will be burned and looted. Loons will stand in the street and block them from going to work. You know how it goes. But those bastards that got out of hand at the seat of power.
This election also showed that abortion like many suggested can be divorced from federal politics and should be a state issue. Initiatives favorable to abortion passed or were heavily favored in several states that went easily to Trump.
posted by gutI wonder if Biden will step down or Kamala envoke the 25th so she can claim to be the first woman POTUS, even if only for a month or two:)
This would be an insult to women. I know the dems want to put that notch in their belt to further their identity politics but they will not go there. Plus the 25th on a lame duck raises too many questions why not before? Besides they are busy working on the new narrative.
posted by CenterBHSFanGetting fluoride out of water is just a bridge too far, I guess 🤣
He is the real life General Ripper from Dr. Strangelove....
Gotta admit…..I looked her up.
👌🏼
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieWell, she lost and that’s not what’s happening. So maybe even his strident supporters can acknowledge that others don’t handle losing like he does.
Both sides don't like to lose. Most of my voting life is rife with this stuff. Trump did not handle it the way he should have. The last time Trump won the other side subjected the country to the Russian hoax. It remains to be seen what this round will bring but book it it will come.
On Nov 8, 2024:
posted by CenterBHSFanI think most people here were immediately repulsed by what the Dems did. Only a couple were openly happy to sit and watch it happen.
I might be over estimating that, though. Because come to think of it - only one name comes to mind.
A new narrative is in the works. It will begin in full sometime after the congressional make up is solidified. It will dominate media talking heads.
posted by gutThe lawfare is the biggest reason I voted for Trump. Somewhere in the bowels of this thread when that began I mentioned something along that line. That perceived as being successful was the real "threat to democracy" in this election. The total and complete repudiation of it is a long term win. I do agree with you going after this type of corruption brings on the possibility of "fighting fire with fire."And while Trump's plan to go after corruption and the deep state sounds good to many, it's also rife for the type of abuse the left claims to fear (though it would be hard to top their lawfare pursuits).
On Nov 5, 2024:
posted by iclfan2I know it’s been said on here before, but come on clown states, copy whatever Florida does to get their votes counted so quickly.
Damn near 90% already.
On Nov 4, 2024:
posted by Trueblue23Yep - The Republicans have finally moved on from the warmongers like Bush and Cheney.
Whatever happened to code pink?
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieOh, only 50% of his cabinet won't be voting for him. Well that's pretty good then.
Did not say it was. Only that the picture was deceptive.
posted by BR1986FBSo in 2020, PA had a 1.1 million Democrat votes banked/lead before the election. So far, in 2024, they have 400k banked/lead by. That's a 700k deficit from 2020 (also realize COVID year). My question is do people think that all of those 700k will get out and vote tomorrow? I think Trump only lost PA by 80k votes.
These types of posts just make no sense. There is no lead in an election. More votes have come via EV than in the past -- and more of those in 2024 are R vs in 2020. That could also mean R will have a much lower turnout tomorrow. Bottom line, I cannot stand the term "lead". And all the networks use it. Drives me insane. I also think Rs are going to be voting against Trumpe more than in the past.
posted by CenterBHSFanBut it's very telling!!!!
Looks like the first to get executed when he takes office.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieIt may not sway anyone, but it is very telling and seems unprecedented. Those who know him best seem most apt to run the other way.
The picture is deceptive. From what I have read its something like 50/50 in total. Cabinet members are highly lobbied by special interests. Many are loyal to someone other than the president they serve.