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ErichPryde
··Seamasters Forever
Ah, the old "use chemistry class to get better at your English" trick
Originally about tariffs and watches ... now just political rambling
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Ah, the old "use chemistry class to get better at your English" trick
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Walrus
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Wlcutter
·Trump is just a convicted Felon. And demonstrates it Daily. And that Idiot, out of 360 million citizens, YOU elected Twice. Enjoy the coming 3.5 years.
Trump is certainly far more crude than his predecessors, but the implication that only he is corrupt, or that he is far more corrupt, are wrong, and (in the second case) unclear at best. Politics in the U.S. is a corrupt game, and I am certainly not excusing Trump's behavior. But while a bloody, poorly executed robbery may be more unpleasant to witness, "white collar" crimes can be equally, if not more damaging, and should not be ignored.
An equally huge plurality of voters believe Trump's categorically different, for way too many reasons to list here.
I'm not sure how those worldviews can be reconciled, politically or personally.
No disrespect at all, @Walrus, but "This is the same side that had no problem arresting Trump 4 times" is pretty telling and loaded. If someone breaks the law, they should face consequences, full stop. Both presidents Trump and Biden were found to have classified data at their personal property. Both were investigated for it. One of them immediately tried to return said documents, one lied about them, and delayed returning them until compelled by the justice department. Are those not substantive differences, and shouldn't those actions have consequences?
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGator“There are none so blind as those who will not see. The most deluded people are those who choose to ignore what they already know.”
John Heywood (c. 1497 - c. 1580)
John Heywood (c. 1497 - c. 1580)
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberAn equally huge plurality of voters believe Trump's categorically different, for way too many reasons to list here.
Furthermore, there is a serious argument to be made that, ironically, his boorish behavior, and dubious policies, are likely to accelerate an inflection point, after which desperately needed radical reform might actually take place.
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Walrus
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I just like the reactions need some different stuff it’s too much like an echo chamber. My situation is still evolving but I’m gonna let it play out deal with the persons ramifications tomorrow.
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blufinz52
··Hears dead people, not watch rotors.“There are none so blind as those who will not see. The most deluded people are those who choose to ignore what they already know.”
John Heywood (c. 1497 - c. 1580)
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters ForeverIt's easier to fool someone than to convince them they have been fooled.
Looks like it's almost time for one of my favorite Carl Sagan quotes of all time
BUT seriously, I was re-reading The Demon Haunted World just the other day and I was absolutely struck by the title of Chapter 25: "Real Patriots Ask Questions."
So much of this chapter is just so absolutely in tune with today's political discussion and issues.
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Vercingetorix
··Spam RiskEverybody needs to watch Elia Kazan’s A Face in the Crowd. It explains Trump and makes you hate Andy Griffith all at the same time.
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesWhat if I don’t want to hate Andy Griffith?
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Vercingetorix
··Spam RiskWhat if I don’t want to hate Andy Griffith?
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerThe movie will change your mind. Maybe I should say the character Andy Griffith plays.
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Trev
··The ArchitectNancy Pelosi just happens to be married to a man who makes Warren Buffett look like an absolute child when it comes to reading the market. There is absolutely nothing questionable about any of his transactions.
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texasmade
·Some of the trades are wild! It's surprising they can get away with so much.
Republicans control the House and Senate so if they were really serious about ending this corruption, it could easily get passed. They have the votes to do it.
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Waltesefalcon
·The "bartender" representative along with a couple of other reps introduced a bipartisan bill to ban stock ownership and trading for members of Congress and their spouses.
Republicans control the House and Senate so if they were really serious about ending this corruption, it could easily get passed. They have the votes to do it.
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The Father
·Some of the trades are wild! It's surprising they can get away with so much.
Tow driver got to keep the caddy.
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Trev
··The ArchitectHere is a funny Paul Pelosi story. Paul drunk out of his mind. Crashed his cadillac on the way to the Bohemian Grove in Sonoma County. The place where the rich and famous meet and do weird shit. Anyway he wrecks his Caddy. Knows he is drunk as skunk. So, Paul gets to the Bohemian Grove bar and starts swilling more drinks., When the sheriff shows up to ask Paul P what happened he responded, "damn. lost control a squirell ran in front of me. I was so shaken up I needed a drink"
Tow driver got to keep the caddy.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified Watchmaker