Lord Liaden Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Oh, how the ketchup must have flown after that speech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 4 hours ago, Cygnia said: Oh, it gets worse/funnier... Trump makes Secret Service confiscate rubber chickens at Libertarian convention Chaos at Trump event as crowd member yells that ex-president 'should have taken a bullet' ‘Swamp Creature!’: Trump Gets Shouted Down as He Begs for Libertarian Nomination I love everything about the Libertarian response in that article. He should totally do that sort of thing more often. Just sound strategy right there… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 19 minutes ago, Iuz the Evil said: I love everything about the Libertarian response in that article. He should totally do that sort of thing more often. Just sound strategy right there… I'm all in favor of the leopards eating each others' faces... Iuz the Evil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 Cygnia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Proposed Texas GOP platform calls for the Bible in schools, electoral changes that would lock Democrats out of statewide office Tom Cowan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShomshak Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 1 hour ago, Cygnia said: Proposed Texas GOP platform calls for the Bible in schools, electoral changes that would lock Democrats out of statewide office *And* for the Federal government to come clean about what it knows about UFOs. Yep, the inmates have taken over the asylum. Dean Shomshak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 I think since Texas doesn't want to follow federal laws, they should perhaps be de-funded federally. Just yoink all of their Federal money and see how long their nonsense lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 2 hours ago, Pattern Ghost said: I think since Texas doesn't want to follow federal laws, they should perhaps be de-funded federally. Just yoink all of their Federal money and see how long their nonsense lasts. Can't do that...simply, anyway. Not if that would include Social Security. But you could move every military base out of Texas. Cuz that also strikes to the heart of the Texas ego. And we're talking 160,000 jobs, and the office of the Texas governor gives an economic impact of $100B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 (edited) 12 minutes ago, unclevlad said: Can't do that...simply, anyway. Not if that would include Social Security. It's mostly wishful thinking, I know. I wasn't thinking of social security, just all the copious federal subsidy money every state gets: schools, roads, infrastructure, etc. Edited May 29 by Pattern Ghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 1 minute ago, Pattern Ghost said: It's mostly wishful thinking, I know. I wasn't thinking of social security, just all the copious federal subsidy money every state gets: schools, roads, infrastructure, etc. Yeah, I know. But as a matter of strategy, one has to make one's threats credible. Schools would be almost as bad as social security; they'd set up state schools with state-dictated curricula, and establish limited admissions criteria. Kids of registered Democrats? Need not bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 The main point is that money is the only thing the federal government has to bring them to heel. Ignoring Supreme Court judgments, federal laws, and the constitution all needs to stop. They're part of the country, whether they like it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 2 hours ago, unclevlad said: Can't do that...simply, anyway. Not if that would include Social Security. But you could move every military base out of Texas. Cuz that also strikes to the heart of the Texas ego. And we're talking 160,000 jobs, and the office of the Texas governor gives an economic impact of $100B. The US military are not officially concerned with political or social issues. One thing they care very much about, though, is operational readiness. If female servicepeople or families of servicepeople posted in a particular state can't get access to adequate health care, that affects their readiness. For over a year military spokespersons have been dropping hints that the restrictive laws in some states will affect decisions on which facilities they'll expand, transfer, or close. It's also worth noting that many bases are in rural areas, and servicing them is usually that area's main employment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 (edited) Nikki Haley writes ‘finish them’ on IDF artillery shells during Israel visit The image below will resonate across the Middle East for years to come. P.S. I read ex-military asserting that the markings on the shells next to the ones Haley signed identify them as white phosphorus. Edited May 29 by Lord Liaden Dr. MID-Nite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 (edited) They're marked M795, so likely these (high explosive): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M795_projectile Edit: Can we get a facepalm emoji added to the reaction emojis? Edited May 29 by Pattern Ghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 (edited) Yes, the one Haley signed was one of the HE shells it was stacked with. The white phosphorus shells are the greenish-white ones with the yellow and purple bands, next to the HE rounds. That's what I was referring to, my apologies for not being clearer. Edited May 29 by Lord Liaden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShomshak Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 On 5/25/2024 at 2:10 PM, Lord Liaden said: This thread is one testament to how that stress has degraded optimism and faith in your country, and the sense of fellowship with many of your fellow citizens. And many people are far more easily triggered than those here. I have to admit, the last 8 years eroded my confidence in the liberal enlightenment enterprise and gave me much greater sympathy for Fiacho. This does not make me happy. Dean Shomshak Dr. MID-Nite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 1 hour ago, DShomshak said: I have to admit, the last 8 years eroded my confidence in the liberal enlightenment enterprise and gave me much greater sympathy for Fiacho. This does not make me happy. Dean Shomshak Black ants and red ants all taste the same... Dr. MID-Nite, Pariah, Hermit and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 3 hours ago, Lord Liaden said: That's what I was referring to, my apologies for not being clearer. Ah, I see them. My apologies for my poor eyesight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 TRUMP VERDICT IS IN. Jury's filling out the paperwork. NYT (and probably CNN etc.) are updating live. Should have the first announcements SOON. EDIT: CNN is also covering it live. GUILTY!!!!!! On the first 5 felony counts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More to come... Pariah, MrWolf and Hermit 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShomshak Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 GUILTY. All 34 counts. MrWolf, tkdguy and Pariah 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 OH MY GOSH...OOHHH\ GUILTY on ALL 34 counts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh YESSssssssssds Pariah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 Gonna bask in this sweet time between the guilty verdicts and the inevitable slap on the wrist/suspended sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 “Convicted felon and presidential candidate…” He’ll appeal so probably won’t need to report, even if sentenced to jail, but is a good outcome. I hope they put an ankle monitor on him. Old Man and Ternaugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 If he *does* end up with jail time...I feel bad for the Secret Service. They'd still be obligated to protect him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 Best post on social I've seen so far: "Trump finally won a vote!" MrWolf, Pariah, Ternaugh and 6 others 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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