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So, how did your stroll down memory lane on The FO political threads go?

Made me chuckle reading that link...than frown. The sad part for me that the bar is being lowered that you can step over it.

“Gosar was not censured because of his views, as noxious as they are, but because of his inability to share an office with others. It was about ‘workplace harassment and violence against women,’ Pelosi 1. Yes, she is right. I'll further that and say that Gosar is a disgrace because of his...

Last note since I know you're looking one more time this afternoon. It has been a fun project. Your hypothesis was closer to what we discovered. While you learned quite a bit of analytics, it goes to show that intuition is not to be dismissed. Good add, I didn't think of reviewing the whois...

ahhh....well...nobody's perfect.

To each their own, but my favorite redhead who I didn't marry is Julianne Moore. Far be it from me to judge your tastes or color perception. ;) Also, I like Lady Liberty right where she is.

Some reading over morning coffee today... More than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants were removed from a Texas border town. They were blocked by horse patrols from moving into a nearby town. They will be deported back to their impoverished country...

Maybe it is just a covid thing. (I kid...I kid)

I suspect it is apples and oranges. The comparison between the two administrations is clearly a shot. Can you think of anything worse that the Biden Administration would like to be compared to? (rhetorical) My suspicion is that this is two things; 1.The French are feeling left out and a loss...

Yes.....said the Honda owner (built in Ohio...tougher to say what is American....but Yes!) "Are the French wanting Biden’s predecessor back?" Who said they did? "At least the governments are being open about the influence of the military-industrial complex on policy." It has always been big...

“She has many attributes in common with the other 434 House members. Both good and bad.” True and this thread and that post isn’t about them. Although you can probably find some of those 434 with a compass intact. Pete King, recently retired, I would submit as one that had his compass intact...

France recalled its ambassador to the United States Friday because it "is justified by the exceptional seriousness of the announcements made by Australia and the United States. He said Australia's decision to scrap a big French conventional submarine purchase in favor of nuclear subs built with...

I was reading this thread and thought this post was amusing, until you hit on low IQ. She is far from dumb. Educated and has achieved some significant personal success. Without a moral compass, manipulative, dishonest, perhaps, but not low iq. Bang her like a gong doggie. Keep that face and...

I think I’d have the same thought. I lost 15 lbs that I picked up over the years. I’m fairly active. I bike, walk, go to the gym, been going to my friend’s dojo for the past 25 years, and I scuba. So, it wasn’t that. I stopped eating the crap. Cut out the crackers, chips, and cookies. Keep my...

I’ve seen your point presented in a few ways and I think it is a good point. I also don’t think it should deter us from attempting to reduce emissions. I was reading an article last week on nuclear being an answer. I’m not sure how I feel about that, but it made a certain amount of sense. The...

Thank you. now I know.

Is yours Pronounced g-mass?

I for one am thankful. I didn't know I was pronouncing Georges incorrectly. Thanks for the correction.

Hey x, I know you've been pissed off at me for some time and I have no idea why. I'm aggressively centrist and this conflicts with your belief system is my guess, but that is as much energy as I'm going to put into it. You claimed to have put me on ignore quite a while ago. I guess you weren't...

Good comment. I was there once, so I don't blame them for going :)

President Biden announced the Indo-Pacific security alliance, AUKUS. This will help equip Australia's defense capabilities. https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-business-china-australia-united-states-1b2e597918bc1c8dd1aab26ab32c9621 “Australia had announced in 2016 that French company DCNS had...

Depends. How is it used? Is it used in a reflective analysis? If so, it would be exploratory and exactly the opposite. Consideration before making a decision or judgement. It encourages discussion. it acknowledges others thoughts. Now compare that to exactly how you used the phrase. It...

That was a great response! That takes a step back, and corrects the word I was using as well as the word that has been used on many other posts in this thread and others. Thanks for that. Good Job, Bubb.

It’s after January 20 now, right?

Makes sense. The only need for a gap that I can think of it to assemble the administration.

I wouldn’t be. im a bit surprised if you are.

There are only three things I did: Stated what I believed to be fact and showed sources. Stated what I thought should happened and expressed my thoughts on what it could mean if the book's claims were true. Opined on what I thought is part of the problem that drive our politicians. (There is...

Biden backs General Milley. This is fine and why wouldn't you back your top general? https://www.reuters.com/world/us/top-us-generals-calls-with-china-did-not-go-around-civilian-leaders-spokesman-2021-09-15/ I think it would have been smart if first he had him deny that he didn't break...

TR quotes are always appropriate! Especially that one.

I don't care if it rains or freezes, so long as I have my plastic Jesus, riding on the dashboard of my car. I can go 100 mph so long as I have the almighty power, riding on the the dashboard of my car...

Good post. This comment ^^ -- I suspect there are a good number of politicians that are relieved when they lose and feel trapped when they win.

Not exactly, but if the US can't keep tabs on their leadership when they are in country, what are the odds of doing so when out of country. Good point on things not being equal. That is the way things are. On one hand, I agree with you, but "we" make a judgement that the Taliban is not...

It will be interesting to see how the Biden Administration fairs with the $3.5 T social spending package currently under consideration by the House Democrats...

Agreed. I don't think this would pass since both sides 'doggle a bit.

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-pakistan-afghanistan-arrests-islamabad-d50b1b490d27d32eb20cc11b77c12c87 No shocker in that, but International recognition is not coming any time soon. https://www.vox.com/22665508/taliban-afghanistan-prime-minister-supreme-leader-hassan-haibatullah The...

So, it continues The votes will head to the polls today, casting ballots to determine whether Gov. Gavin Newsom will be recalled. The vote is just the fourth recall election of a governor in US history; only two incumbents went on to be recalled—one being California's Gray Davis in 2003...

Agreed

Chuckling a bit. This is a Biden thread and I wonder if the word ”Trump” is used more Than “Biden”. Certainly lots of merit to the comparisons and the discussions on the holdovers. This isn’t new. Bush had it from Clinton, Trump from Obama. Biden definitely has it from Trump. (No Trump...

Lol..the last quote was actually Kevin Costner’s Crash Davis from Bull Durham.

I was really just marveling at the fragileness of it all. However, I’m on board with heading there!

Live and let live, I’ve always thought was a good strategy. The problem is that many who are “religious” and many who consider themselves “scientific” don’t seem to agree with me. I guess I’ll refer to my own strategy. Ol’ Ben Franklin said that he believed in God. He thought it was better to...

It’s always about the women, right? :)

Mea Culpa. I didn’t really think about where I was posting it. your point is well made, though.

Nice work! Looks like if the titles are right, he revoked 48 and 15 were by EOM August. That was quick clicking, so probably a mistake in there. Agree with your comments. Congress has done a great job in weakening their role by deferring to executive agencies.

Was continuing on your thought. We would need to subtract Trump’s reversals, too It would be easiest if there was a source that did that math, but I’m not finding it. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/here-s-full-list-donald-trump-s-executive-orders-n720796 If EOs are basically...

The best negotiating strategy is supposed to be to go for the big ask, then negotiate from there. :p

I was looking into a little local history (for obvious reasons) and came across the following. I wanted to share these images before tomorrow’s anniversary… Some may remember the quirky early ‘70’s movie ‘Godspell’. It was filmed throughout 1972 in various iconic locations around New York...

I’m on my third Jack Daniels as I’m winding down for the night. El, that post read like poetry.