US Politics Thread 2021-24

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

Oh there’s a ton of good things I can say about my country. The political climate and current affairs is about the only thing not on that list.


I also realize European nations like the U.K. and Germany have the exact same circus as we do. The only difference that unlike European media, it’s not in our news cycle because nobody over here really gives a rats arse about your politics. But let’s face it if Europe was so perfect the shining beacon on the hill. The U.S. wouldn’t be have to place its efforts time and economy to quell another European war AGAIN.

This is why I try very hard not to point fingers at you the way you do things. 'cause I shouldn't be throwing stones......

Even the little country Denmark has become a banana republic.

What's on peoples mines these days is whether we should forbid burning the Holy Quran or not. The government is trying to get a majority to create a law so it would be forbidden.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by August

Wouldn't be so funny if we stop being Europes big daddy.

Should have stopped being that years ago imho.

The EU in particular have been trying to punch above their weight for quite a few years now.

[Rockstar]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Should have stopped being that years ago imho.

The EU in particular have been trying to punch above their weight for quite a few years now.

The problem with that is you just can’t [keep] these two apart by yourself and would have been demanding our involvement AGAIN.



Dejvue

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

The problem with that is you just can’t these two apart by yourself and would have been demanding our involvement AGAIN.



Dejvue

Nah, at worst we would have let them have our tiny island after we shipped back over to the USA

[Jimbuna]

A Proud Boy who led the US Capitol riot by smashing his way into the complex with a police shield before he filmed himself puffing a celebratory cigar has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Dominic Pezzola, a 46-year-old former US Marine, fought with officers during the raid on Congress on 6 January 2021.

He was convicted of assaulting police and obstructing an official proceeding.

Another Proud Boy, Ethan Nordean, faces sentencing on a more serious seditious conspiracy charge on Friday.

[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

A Proud Boy who led the US Capitol riot by smashing his way into the complex with a police shield before he filmed himself puffing a celebratory cigar has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Dominic Pezzola, a 46-year-old former US Marine, fought with officers during the raid on Congress on 6 January 2021.

He was convicted of assaulting police and obstructing an official proceeding.

Another Proud Boy, Ethan Nordean, faces sentencing on a more serious seditious conspiracy charge on Friday.

"Pezzola's wife testified that she hoped the judge would be lenient but didn't excuse his actions, "He's a ****ing idiot," she told the court. She had previously testified that he geared up for his assault on the Capitol on J6 by "getting drunk and watching Fox News."

[Rockstar]

One those types who likes the political drama and is fascinated by his own "fragrance"

[August]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Nah, at worst we would have let them have our tiny island after we shipped back over to the USA

And we would have welcomed you, although talk about making old George III spin in his grave!

[em2nought]

I wonder if an American conservative can now get political asylum abroad?

[Jimbuna]

Read an article earlier which stated one of the Proud Boys wept in front of the judge before sentencing and after the judge announced said sentence and left the courtroom the individual suddenly grew a pair as if by magic and shouted "TRUMP WON"

[Onkel Neal]

Hah hah, yeah, he had to give it a shot.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

...suddenly grew a pair as if by magic and shouted "TRUMP WON"

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Hah hah, yeah, he had to give it a shot.

methinks that mighta bin a 'Phreudian slip' of sorts Kemo Sabe! https://www.politico.com/news/2023/0...cusal-00111083

[mapuc]

This story belongs in one of our other thread(which I can't find)

It's a sad story

One officer standing in front of her car is seen in the video released on Friday firing directly towards her as she appears to drive in his direction.

The video shows the two officers speaking with Ms Young for about one minute before the shot is fired.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66690408

Markus

[Jeff-Groves]

That happened about 55 miles South of me.
88.5 Kilometers for you metrics fanatics.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by mapuc

This story belongs in one of our other thread(which I can't find)

It's a sad story



https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66690408

Markus

Sorry Markus. The 5 'levels of force include: 1: an an officers presence: 2: voice command;3: baton: 4: chemicle spray(pepper or tear gas) and if all else fails, 5: use of the firearm. The video clearly depicts the lady's utter disregard for the officer's presence, voice command incl. a polite "please"(refusal to obey a lawful command) and, as she moves her vehicle forward ie: turning her vehicle into a deadly weapon, the 2nd officer, standing in front, may, at his discretion use his own firearem to prevent harm to himself and innocent shoppers. That she was was black(ie: 'playing the race card'), pregnant and female will undoubtedly play into the official considerations of the matter. I've been in this position more than once myself incl. using my '06 Corolla as a defensive weapon; and would at least have stepped aside and shot out a tire as the vehicle passed me by(considerably reducing the paperwork??!)...but that is any officers' own percieved discretion which is always subject to official 'Monday-morning quarter-backing'.

Originally Posted by Jeff Groves

That happened about 55 miles South of me.

Well if the National Guard can kill 4 college students in Ohio and get away with it I doubt this policeman will have much trouble!