No, not even if for shits and giggles.So I take it you won't be buying tickets to my evening stand up routine at Yuk Yuks?
...nor my morning sit down shit schtick potcast?
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Let's go back to something you previously stated
Just to use as an example of this "Do you understand how Democracy works? It is an expression of the public will through voting." Abortion rights???? Yeah, that pesky little noose around the Republican's neck. The majority poll after poll want women to have the right to abortion, YET, in many states, it's not allowed thanks to Trump and his federal cohorts. It kind of blows your scenario into the toilet, yes, back to schlongs post.
Do you really want to discuss Abortion rights, States' rights and the whole shebang HERE?
I support abortion rights, but even that has nuance not just in my thought but across the Western world.
PS- There is always a strong anti-Republican theme from many here that cherry picks issues in our system that give Republican policies advantages. However, these members selectively ignore and dismiss advantages given the Democrats. These members make these selective cases either to manipulate, out of ignorance of the American system of government and/or simply because they are copacetic with progressive policies. I hesitate to mention all the unpopular policies California Democrats have enacted knowing some here will argue profusely for the craziest of the policies. This simply to be "on the team" sort of speak.
Ah, the source of the oven's great wisdom is revealed.
Speaking of democracy and the courts, how do you feel about billionaires being able to game the system to put federalist society judges like Kavanagh and Cannon in power, judges who execute a mandate not based on the will of the people?
How a Secretive Billionaire Handed His Fortune to the Architect of the Right-Wing Takeover of the Courts
In the largest known political advocacy donation in U.S. history, industrialist Barre Seid funded a new group run by Federalist Society co-chair Leonard Leo, who guided Trump’s Supreme Court picks and helped end federal abortion rights.
So you do not feel abortion rights are an albatross around the neck of Repugs eh? Trump is terrified of what he's done although he tries to spin the removal of Roe v. Wade as a victory but he knows it's going to hurt him. I'm disappointed that such an astute political American citizen as yourself is so out of touch with what the majority of the women in the US want.
So tell me, after you read the indictments, is Trump in legal trouble?? I really want to hear the thoughts of an astute political American citizen. Perhaps I won't need to tune in to CNN if you show me the light. LOL
Franky, STOP IT!! Now Sir Wyatt is going to lump you in with Bev and me. After all, you're a Canadian I assume, and do not understand the reality, nuances, and complexity of American politics.
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I don't really know. It seems like he will be found guilty of something. I don't know what the penalty will be.
For me it's all a bit of a distraction because I do find similarities between the Trump case and Clinton, Biden and Pence. Of course, he's stubborn and makes things far worse than they need to be. He's stubborn and old. I'm just not sure they're going to throw the book at him. I also don't know if people other than his detractors are very interested.
This all with the backdrop that it won't go to court before the election.
I'm on record in previous cases that bringing a lot of charges (37) in my opinion tends to show weakness on the part of the prosecutor either in the strength of their case or bowing to political pressure. Most Americans are unfazed by the number of charges in court cases. The prosecutor could have brought a couple charges and the case likely would have been just as strong.
Since you seem to want to lean into the drama, you need to find a suitable foil for that drama. I don't really care about the outcome of the case one way or another.
So in other words, you are fine with voting for a criminal who held secrets to your country's vulnerabilities, nuclear info and possible strikes of enemies in his closet at Maro Lago, A former President of the United States who refused to give them back when ordered to do so. As Pence and Biden both did and opened their doors to the FBI and happily gave everything asked for back. No Raid was necessary for Pence nor Biden yet even after your boy was raided he still continued to hide documents and yet, you are ready to hand him your vote in 2025. You know he is the leading candidate by a longshot for the Republican party and more than likely will be on the ticket. I will also add, an individual and party that constantly lies to you, yet, you an astute and savvy political American citizen is ready to drop an X by Donald's name in hopes of becoming number 47 and begin his revenge run of office, right?
If I've made any of this up, please correct me.
I think Zelensky should extend an olive branch to Prigozhin and see if Wagner would fight on behalf of Ukraine against the Russians. Now that would be a turning point in the war.
www.thedailybeast.com
Russian Mercenary Boss Vows to Stage Mutiny Against ‘Jealous’ Military
Russia’s defense minister “can’t stand anyone who does something better than him,” the Wagner Group founder said.
I think Zelensky should extend an olive branch to Prigozhin and see if Wagner would fight on behalf of Ukraine against the Russians. Now that would be a turning point in the war.
Russian Mercenary Boss Vows to Stage Mutiny Against ‘Jealous’ Military
Russia’s defense minister “can’t stand anyone who does something better than him,” the Wagner Group founder said.
Now THAT would be like jcpro getting topped by the hairiest pre-op trans with a 15" baseball bat of a cock!
Alas, Ukraine is more principled so not a chance in hell of it happening. Besides, Prigozhin and Shoigu fighting will do more damage. Russia will fail from within, by its own hand.
Nah, moved out of my mom's basement when I was 18.
Zero interest in virtual or fantasy anything. Real life is so much more interesting.
Does World of Warcraft have adjustments for things like the morale (or lack thereof) of individual soldiers? Of military incompetence? Fundamental supply chain problems? Foundational corruption? Can your your enemy divide itself from within with, say, a Prigohzin character?
Maybe if the "weaker force" acted emotionally, on impulse. That would make it the weaker force right there. Like Russia.
Lots of examples of big 400 lb meatheads getting their heads shoved up their own asses by a more intelligent, more disciplined "weaker" and lighter opponent.
Anyways, thanks for the discussion but shouldn't you be getting back downstairs to the battle?
What "similarities" do you find?
Why would anyone - other than his "detractors" - be interested in a fuckwit ex president who is so mentally ill and senile that he steals government records and hides them like an old lady hiding knick-knacks?
Let the "Parade of Whatabout-y" begin!!
You know absolutely nothing about being a lawyer or a prosecutor, do you? You're opinion is wrong and pretty much worthless, agreed?
The number 37 is much better than the number 2.
37 is such an be-ooti-full number, some would say the most be-ooti-full number ever. Itz ex-cuiz-it, and ella-quint.
"Say his number! Say his number! Say his number!"
"Number 37!!!!!"
"Jack Smith, if you can hear us. Do justice for the number 37!!!!"
As an ogre don't get me started on how they use the term Orc, my WAAAGH! broheims to refer to Russians. Sadness intensifies. It's enough to make the Great Maw himself weep.
According to a TVO series on dictators, they say the people you really have to worry about are the other elites. Why they are plastered with so much goodies and so many threats. Exceptions exist I am sure. This is not a hill I am willing to die on, however it seems most of the talking heads are talking a coup from the top, not the bottom, but I suppose if he pushes his people hard enough, like calling up every Ivan Average to the colours and the war becomes their problem, we might see problems. Or not. It would explain why Poutine hasn't gone full potato with calling up more blood for the blood god.
True that, but they got this fall and all of next year to make them sick gains. Advantage of starting later is that voters tend to have a very short memory like Crusty the Clown and Bart, who forgot everything Bart did for him except the moment before when he got him a pastry. Going balls deep during the election run would help more than doing so now.
It's almost criminal that we are not "Shut up and take all our money/gear" to the Ukrainains, gearing up production and training facilities, going whole hog on that beyatch.
We should probably send peacekeepers on a goodwill mission along the Belarus/Ukraine border, after all they are not at war so in theory and practice we are not interfering, release loads of troops for the fight. We could encourage retired pilots and ground crew with F16 experience to go all Flying Tigers/Russians in Korea over there and provide funding [indirectly] so much more shit we could be doing.
Erm, Russia did win vs Finland, twice, the first time was very much a ground and pound grindfest.
I am not saying your thesis is completely wrong, but attrition doesn't work only when you have some advantage that they don't so the attrition ratio is just too much. 'Whatever happens, we have got The Maxim gun, and they have not.' and although the Russians are not doing well, Ukraine doesn't have THAT sort of advantage.
