2022 Politics: Pestilence and Turmoil.
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That's pretty much happening, because they're realizing that he's become more of a liability. It's not about him being cancer or trash, it's about whether or not he can put Right-Wing butts into official seats.
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Hopefully, DeSantis and Trump will end up fighting and cause a split in the ranks. Then, assuming DeSantis wins, Trump supporters will sit out the next election. I can definitely see that happening.
Meanwhile, Search by ‘outside firm’ found more classified documents in Trump storage unit, report saysl
The Rosenbergs were executed on a lie. That's all I have to say.
Oh wait. There's MORE!
Trump-appointed judge: There is 'a colorable claim of incitement' against the former president
New York AG asks judge to reject Trump lawsuit seeking emergency protections
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And in other news Brittney Griner is being freed in return for Viktor Bout. Paul Whelan, who's been there for years now, was excluded.
As usual Conservatives are critical of this, and in this case I don't blame them as the optics of this are pretty bad with a sports celebrity seemingly getting preferential treatment.
As usual Conservatives are critical of this, and in this case I don't blame them as the optics of this are pretty bad with a sports celebrity seemingly getting preferential treatment.
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It's a nice wish.
It's hardly a fair trade -- a woman carrying some harmless CBD into Russia versus a ruthless arms dealer. But at least we got her back home.Lupine wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:10 pmAnd in other news Brittney Griner is being freed in return for Viktor Bout. Paul Whelan, who's been there for years now, was excluded.
As usual Conservatives are critical of this, and in this case I don't blame them as the optics of this are pretty bad with a sports celebrity seemingly getting preferential treatment.
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And in other news a commentary on Salon pretty much dumps on everybody (mostly the press).
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I think he's right, unfortunately.Lupine wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:26 pmAnd in other news a commentary on Salon pretty much dumps on everybody (mostly the press).
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^^ I agree. We're suffering from societal failures across the board.
I also got a kick out of this link in the article: Kellyanne Conway: 'I'm the one Trump official with no subpoenas, indictments and investigations'
That's encouraging. I'm starting to get a real sense of things unraveling.Gary wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:10 amOh wait. There's MORE!
Trump-appointed judge: There is 'a colorable claim of incitement' against the former president
I also got a kick out of this link in the article: Kellyanne Conway: 'I'm the one Trump official with no subpoenas, indictments and investigations'
Well, she's a kid in a Russian gulag. I think some Russian thug is a small price.Lupine wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:10 pmAnd in other news Brittney Griner is being freed in return for Viktor Bout. Paul Whelan, who's been there for years now, was excluded.
As usual Conservatives are critical of this, and in this case I don't blame them as the optics of this are pretty bad with a sports celebrity seemingly getting preferential treatment.
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I think my wife is correct that the best thing that could happen to the Republican party is for Trump to either die or go to jail.
Who is Paul Whelan and why are the Russians holding him?
Who is Paul Whelan and why are the Russians holding him?
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^Wiki has a page for him.
Meanwhile Kyrsten Sinema is changing from Democrat to Independent. It's been suggested that she is trying to stave off the inevitable primary challenge in the next election. But this does likely mean that the Senate won't be as firmly in Democratic control as it had been hoped.
Meanwhile Kyrsten Sinema is changing from Democrat to Independent. It's been suggested that she is trying to stave off the inevitable primary challenge in the next election. But this does likely mean that the Senate won't be as firmly in Democratic control as it had been hoped.
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I doubt if she'll vote any differently than her history would suggest. I wish more people would abandon the parties and go independent. I'm still disappointed that guys like Weld and Romney didn't resign the day after the attempted coup.
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Sinema is like Manchin -- a big attention whore only out for herself. I hope the Dem machine trounces her when she's up for re-election.
Meanwhile, here's the latest on the Trump team's contempt saga.
Meanwhile, here's the latest on the Trump team's contempt saga.
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I suspect we'll see some action in 2023, after the holidays and once the DOJ has the committee's final report available. That's really the window of opportunity, with the elections over and nothing else until the next big one in 24.
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Actually, the corporate takeover of politics began with the advent of political parties-- which are corporations.
That being said, I'm one of those odd ducks who think bribery should be illegal.
That being said, I'm one of those odd ducks who think bribery should be illegal.
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Meanwhile...
Yesterday Trump was teasing a "Major Announcement". Today we know know what game-changing plans he has in mind! They are, wait for it.... a superhero themed NFT collection.
My world is rocked.
Yesterday Trump was teasing a "Major Announcement". Today we know know what game-changing plans he has in mind! They are, wait for it.... a superhero themed NFT collection.
My world is rocked.