US Politics Thread 2021-24 - Page 137

3catcircus · 08-20-21, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

Just gonna leave some reality here:

Except that's not. That gallows? About 5 feet tall. You might be able to hang a few dwarves.

Here's that same gallows, in perspective...

Arlo · 08-20-21, 04:19 PM

(Because anti-fascists should be shot on sight?)

Rockstar · 08-21-21, 04:55 PM

mapuc · 08-21-21, 05:22 PM

No I haven't seen these two video clip above me. I will nevertheless ask you
How trustworthy are they ?

I know it depends on who you ask.

Markus

Otto Harkaman · 08-22-21, 10:33 AM

Did I tell you about the time I ran over bad dude Corn Pop, while driving an 18-wheeler hauling anthracite coal I had mined myself?

AVGWarhawk · 08-23-21, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto Harkaman

Did I tell you about the time I ran over bad dude Corn Pop, while driving an 18-wheeler hauling anthracite coal I had mined myself?

August · 08-23-21, 04:00 PM

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Blinken Is Asked, 'Does the President Not Know What's Going On?' His Answer Is Troubling.

I think this is becoming more undeniable every day.

From the article about the Afghanistan debacle:

"Press coverage has been so unremittingly negative for two reasons: Historically horrible execution of a consequential, high-profile policy, and a flurry obvious untruths in the damage control. Even if we set aside the stunning incompetence of the former failure, why has Biden compounded the problem with the latter messaging approach? Three options, as I see it: First, Biden is just lying. Deliberately and repeatedly, for political reasons, hoping the media will cover for him (not an unfounded hope, I should add, though it's not working on a disaster this unspinnable). Second, Biden's staff is keeping him in the dark, or at least partially shading harsh realities in their briefings. Third, Biden is fully briefed, but he is struggling to synthesize and retain information about these fast-moving events. To put it lightly, none of these scenarios inspire confidence."

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guyben...n5TlMVD3mPdPYU

My guess is number 3.

They certainly do not but at least he doesn't make mean tweets about his political enemies, right?

Jimbuna · 08-24-21, 11:55 AM

I seldom enter the US Politics thread but I must admit I'm starting to worry about the mental health state of the POTUS

3catcircus · 08-24-21, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I seldom enter the US Politics thread but I must admit I'm starting to worry about the mental health state of the POTUS

It took you this long to wonder? Or you just haven't been following US politics?

For those of us who follow US politics, it was evident last spring/summer that Biden was mentally impaired because of his handlers "calling a lid" at noon every day and hiding him from crowds.

There are former staffers who have reported meetings to decide which brand of adult diapers he should wear so as to be less noticeable and of staffers tasked with picking up Alzheimer's medication for him under an assumed name.

Even if he wasn't mentally impaired, his inability to gather an actual crowd of supporters during the campaign trail is such a strong indication of a lack of voter enthusiasm that it was a very strong driver for the claims of a stolen election, especially when Trump rallies after Biden took office continue to draw massive crowds of supporters.

What we have going on is a feeble, incoherent emperor surrounded by sycophants concerned only with keeping him in office to maintain/advance their own power structures or sheltering him from the truth because he is unable to absorb the information and competently act upon it. Either way, the whole of those in power need to go. Whether it's the President and Vice President, cabinet members, Congressional lifers on their 12 term of office, unelected bureaucrats like Fauci or the head of the EPA or CDC, or activist SCOTUS judges - the US needs to clean house and put out to pasture every single government employee at every level of government.

Term limits for every elected position. No more Senior Executive Service positions. No more government/industry revolving door. No more lobbyists. No tenure. No lifetime benefits for elected officials and their families. No unions for government employees. Take the money and lack of requirements to perform out of government service since those who enter government service for the money/influence are the last people you want in government.

mapuc · 08-24-21, 06:01 PM

As an outsider I can't understand that there isn't any politicians among the Dem who has raised their voice. I know some Rep have done it.

Only reason must be...He beat this awful President and this was good.

Markus

Arlo · 08-24-21, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

As an outsider I can't understand that there isn't any politicians among the Dem who has raised their voice. I know some Rep have done it.

Only reason must be...He beat this awful President and this was good.

Markus

He did but there's another obvious reason.

https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/com...-20210711.html

https://theconversation.com/faked-vi...-health-145975

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...lection-health

3catcircus · 08-24-21, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

He did but there's another obvious reason.

https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/com...-20210711.html

https://theconversation.com/faked-vi...-health-145975

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...lection-health

There's nothing obvious besides the authors' obvious bias. That and Occam's Razor: "His opponents faked videos; he's not really mentally-unfit. No, seriously. Just trust me. He's a good guy..."

Arlo · 08-25-21, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 3catcircus

There's nothing obvious besides the authors' obvious bias. That and Occam's Razor: "His opponents faked videos; he's not really mentally-unfit. No, seriously. Just trust me. He's a good guy..."

Bias? Funny how that works in a world where, comparatively speaking, those assaulting Biden's cognitive ability ... can't or won't admit theirs.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/19/polit...gop/index.html

Arlo · 08-25-21, 02:47 AM

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dhs-...ry?id=72747130

Catfish · 08-25-21, 02:52 AM

"What's the goal here? To raise doubts in voters' minds about Biden - and his age in particular. It might not have worked for Trump, but Republicans haven't given up.

The Point: This is the sort of gross, lowest-common-denominator politics that drive people away from public life. If Republicans have some sort of proof that Biden is declining, they should bring it forward. If they don't, they should stop doing what they're doing. Immediately."

On the other hand, if i were Biden I would call for legal action, a lawsuit of omission might be in order. Everyone purporting this would have to bring forward evidence, or shut up. Or face legal action and pay for it.

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mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,901 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	No I haven't seen these two video clip above me. I will nevertheless ask you How trustworthy are they ? I know it depends on who you ask. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

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Otto Harkaman Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 914 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Did I tell you about the time I ran over bad dude Corn Pop, while driving an 18-wheeler hauling anthracite coal I had mined myself? __________________ "If you want to know the age of the Earth, look upon the sea in a storm." -Joseph Conrad USS Pompano (SS-181) https://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-pompano-181.htm

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,240 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I seldom enter the US Politics thread but I must admit I'm starting to worry about the mental health state of the POTUS __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

08-24-21, 06:01 PM	#2050
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,901 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	As an outsider I can't understand that there isn't any politicians among the Dem who has raised their voice. I know some Rep have done it. Only reason must be...He beat this awful President and this was good. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

08-25-21, 02:47 AM	#2054
Arlo The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,304 Downloads: 214 Uploads: 0	https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dhs-...ry?id=72747130 __________________ -Arlo

08-25-21, 02:52 AM	#2055
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	"What's the goal here? To raise doubts in voters' minds about Biden - and his age in particular. It might not have worked for Trump, but Republicans haven't given up. The Point: This is the sort of gross, lowest-common-denominator politics that drive people away from public life. If Republicans have some sort of proof that Biden is declining, they should bring it forward. If they don't, they should stop doing what they're doing. Immediately." On the other hand, if i were Biden I would call for legal action, a lawsuit of omission might be in order. Everyone purporting this would have to bring forward evidence, or shut up. Or face legal action and pay for it. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.