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Forum: USA Politics 8th May 2021, 07:19 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Oh, I get that and agree. I thought you were...

Oh, I get that and agree. I thought you were talking only about redistricting within a state.
Forum: USA Politics 7th May 2021, 08:35 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I've tried to reason this out in my head but...

I've tried to reason this out in my head but can't come to this conclusion. What is the logic?
Forum: USA Politics 7th May 2021, 08:33 PM
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Posted By SezMe
My position is not based on either land mass or...

My position is not based on either land mass or population; rather, it seems to be the most feasible, and thus likely, to actually come to pass. Just create another district in Maryland that is now...
Forum: USA Politics 7th May 2021, 08:23 PM
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Posted By SezMe
No doubt that is a majority but I just don't see...

No doubt that is a majority but I just don't see 52.5% of 55% to be a sufficiently large margin to justify becoming a state. Our thresholds for a "clear majority" differ. Clearly. :)
Forum: USA Politics 6th May 2021, 07:35 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I'm actually not in favor of statehood for DC or...

I'm actually not in favor of statehood for DC or Puerto Rico. I think rWashington, DC should be considered another congressional district in Maryland for voting purposes. Of course, other...
Forum: USA Politics 6th May 2021, 07:26 PM
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Posted By SezMe
From that link: Hey, Joe Doofus, the...

From that link:


Hey, Joe Doofus, the people don't vote on constitutional amendments.
Forum: USA Politics 5th May 2021, 04:52 PM
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Posted By SezMe
That's a nice looking white horse you rode in on.

That's a nice looking white horse you rode in on.
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2021, 06:02 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Speaking of the deficit, have you noticed how...

Speaking of the deficit, have you noticed how Republicans are asking, of the infrastructure plan, "How is this going to be paid for?" I cannot remember a single time between 2016 and 2020 when that...
Forum: USA Politics 29th April 2021, 11:17 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Wow!

Wow!
Forum: USA Politics 27th April 2021, 11:05 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I can confirm that. I was at a closing party for...

I can confirm that. I was at a closing party for half a dozen of us that had served on a Emir's Commission in Kuwait. The food and wine flowed and were delicious. Then the photographer came in. ...
Forum: USA Politics 26th April 2021, 06:01 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Kudlow, like so many of T****'s appointments, has...

Kudlow, like so many of T****'s appointments, has no backgroundf or the job he was appointed to ; his college degree was history. He does have considerable work experience but it's unclear how much...
Forum: USA Politics 21st April 2021, 08:20 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Agreed. Biden is doing as well as could be...

Agreed. Biden is doing as well as could be expected in the face of GOP relentless obstructionism.
Forum: USA Politics 20th April 2021, 10:11 PM
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Posted By SezMe
"Annoying" I get. "Creepy" I...

"Annoying" I get. "Creepy" I don't
Forum: USA Politics 14th April 2021, 09:09 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Maybe, but the incentives are in the right...

Maybe, but the incentives are in the right direction. A person preparing his/her own taxes has a lot of incentive to cheat. However a retail outlet has no incentive to diminish sales taxes for any...
Forum: USA Politics 14th April 2021, 08:56 PM
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Posted By SezMe
The article says they are attempting to contact...

The article says they are attempting to contact the companies. I see no reason to assume they hack then notify as opposed to notify then hack.
Forum: USA Politics 12th April 2021, 08:10 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I just realized: no state of the union speech...

I just realized: no state of the union speech this year. Biden probably figured that an honest assessment of the union would sound like describing a dumpster fire as a result of the Trump years...
Forum: USA Politics 7th April 2021, 06:58 PM
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Posted By SezMe
They forgot to mention "handling fees",...

They forgot to mention "handling fees", "contingency reserves", "currency conversion fees" and the like so that when it gets down to Mohamed Doe it will effectively be $2.35 mil.
Forum: USA Politics 6th April 2021, 05:42 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I was inclined to agree with Trebuchet because I...

I was inclined to agree with Trebuchet because I thought the existing states had to approve the new state. Turns out that's not the case - it only takes a majority of both halves of congress...
Forum: USA Politics 5th April 2021, 05:04 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Maybe somewhat off topic: There was an editorial...

Maybe somewhat off topic: There was an editorial in the Washington Post today about why the GOP has criticized Fauci so much. It is not, in my view, a particularly good opinion piece so I won't...
Forum: USA Politics 5th April 2021, 05:00 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Exaggerate much? He's got more than the usual...

Exaggerate much? He's got more than the usual clout a senator has due to the very unusual balance of power that now exists in the Senate but that doesn't give him power any where equivalent to the...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd April 2021, 05:27 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Hey, look! Over there! There's another libtard...

Hey, look! Over there! There's another libtard acting all reasonable and such. Go get 'em!
Forum: USA Politics 3rd April 2021, 05:22 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I think an honest, serious answer is no. They...

I think an honest, serious answer is no. They had no party platform for the 2020 election so, in practical terms, their platform was whatever Trump wants. Now that he's (mostly) gone, that leaves...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd April 2021, 07:12 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I think "demonize" is the perfect word in this...

I think "demonize" is the perfect word in this context. GOP objections are, like demons, entirely imaginary - they have very little to do with reality.
Forum: USA Politics 2nd April 2021, 07:01 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Depends on what is used as the basis for the...

Depends on what is used as the basis for the comparison. Compared to need, you're right, Biden's proposals are slim. Compared to what has been proposed and approved in the past, they quite well can...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd April 2021, 06:59 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I'd really like to be able to ask Boebert exactly...

I'd really like to be able to ask Boebert exactly what she thinks "infrastructue" is.
Forum: USA Politics 1st April 2021, 06:48 PM
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Posted By SezMe
You need to readjust your blinders. Set them to...

You need to readjust your blinders. Set them to the narrowest possible setting and adjust the hue to "pinko". Then all will make sense.
Forum: USA Politics 1st April 2021, 06:43 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Good work, smartcooky. I do believe that is the...

Good work, smartcooky. I do believe that is the one. If not, it's just fine for the purpose of my post, which was to emphasize the scale of the problem Trump left behind.
Forum: USA Politics 31st March 2021, 08:12 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I'll try. Same topic but not the one I...

I'll try.



Same topic but not the one I referred to.
Forum: USA Politics 30th March 2021, 05:07 PM
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Posted By SezMe
John and Ken on KKKFI? Right?

John and Ken on KKKFI? Right?
Forum: USA Politics 30th March 2021, 05:05 PM
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Posted By SezMe
"I know you are but what am I?" -- Quoted...

"I know you are but what am I?"
-- Quoted from my 3rd grade playground.
Forum: USA Politics 30th March 2021, 04:54 PM
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Posted By SezMe
You simply don't know that.

You simply don't know that.
Forum: USA Politics 30th March 2021, 04:51 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I recently (last few days) read an article about...

I recently (last few days) read an article about how Trump basically gutted the part of Homeland Security that deals with the immigrant problem. And I mean gutted: staff shifted out of the agency,...
Forum: USA Politics 29th March 2021, 04:10 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Agreed, and the highlighted part is a huge neon...

Agreed, and the highlighted part is a huge neon sign pointing to authoritarian rule.
Forum: USA Politics 28th March 2021, 05:06 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Seems a bit silly in light of the fact that they...

Seems a bit silly in light of the fact that they use "Commie" as the all-purpose singer to own the libs.
Forum: USA Politics 27th March 2021, 06:01 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Indeed. If all Monica can dredge up is whining...

Indeed. If all Monica can dredge up is whining about cue cards then I think we're doing at least ok. ;)

ETA: Regarding the cue cards or binder or whatever, I'd like to have Monica comment on the...
Forum: USA Politics 26th March 2021, 08:11 PM
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Posted By SezMe
When quoting other sources, it is appropriate...

When quoting other sources, it is appropriate that you provide a link and put the quoted material in a quote block. Failure to do so is ... CHEATING.
Forum: USA Politics 26th March 2021, 07:33 PM
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Posted By SezMe
You went to a 1988(!) informal discussion for you...

You went to a 1988(!) informal discussion for you big zinger?!!? Really, Zig? A 32(!) year old video.

I'm convinced. Let's get the ball rolling on the 25th Amendment.

To quote, .... well,...
Forum: USA Politics 26th March 2021, 07:23 PM
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Posted By SezMe
You, of course, can provide us with the evidence...

You, of course, can provide us with the evidence to support this claim. Please do so.
Forum: USA Politics 26th March 2021, 07:09 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Take a look at Maryland. It's gerrymandered so...

Take a look at Maryland. It's gerrymandered so badly in favor of the Dems that it went to court. Maryland, I think, is the only one gerrymandered in that direction.
Forum: USA Politics 26th March 2021, 07:06 PM
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Posted By SezMe
:j1: :yahoo I'm overcome with joy.

:j1: :yahoo

I'm overcome with joy.
Forum: USA Politics 25th March 2021, 08:19 PM
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Posted By SezMe
False. He had a binder with detailed information...

False. He had a binder with detailed information about topics likely to arise or that he, himself, wanted to discuss. The only thing he was given was the names of people to call on, *NOT* the...
Forum: USA Politics 24th March 2021, 05:39 PM
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Posted By SezMe
This is not a Harris issue, it's a women's issue....

This is not a Harris issue, it's a women's issue. Unfortunately, women chuckle or smile when faced with difficult situations. Not all women and not all the time, but it *is* a cultural phenomenon...
Forum: USA Politics 23rd March 2021, 07:36 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I'd like to see that. Got a video link? ...

I'd like to see that. Got a video link?

ETA: That link above? It is not clear what she is chuckling about. But one thing is clear: she's not laughing "heartily".
Forum: USA Politics 20th March 2021, 10:58 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Speaking of that, I wonder how it happened. Was...

Speaking of that, I wonder how it happened. Was it toilet paper? If so, where did he pick it up. Now, I've been in truck stops, Port-a-Potties in national parks, etc. that were filthy but I doubt...
Forum: USA Politics 20th March 2021, 10:21 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Yep. And?

Yep. And?
Forum: USA Politics 17th March 2021, 01:44 PM
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Posted By SezMe
I'll speculate that Biden wants the Senate to...

I'll speculate that Biden wants the Senate to return to the old days and told Harris not to overrule the parimentarian and to play be the rules.
Forum: USA Politics 16th March 2021, 04:18 PM
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Posted By SezMe
What's the difference between too many immigrants...

What's the difference between too many immigrants and too many natives? It's the same death spiral.
Forum: USA Politics 16th March 2021, 04:16 PM
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Posted By SezMe
There is an important difference. The GOP spent...

There is an important difference. The GOP spent decades (literally) going after both Clintons. Hell, Ken Starr spent five years going after Slick finally only to get him for lying about a hummer. ...
Forum: USA Politics 15th March 2021, 08:28 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Posted in the new thread....

Posted in the new thread. (http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=13426644#post13426644)
Forum: USA Politics 15th March 2021, 08:26 PM
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Posted By SezMe
So we need more workers. Who end up staying and...

So we need more workers. Who end up staying and having families and getting old. So we need more workers. Who end up staying and having families and getting old. So we need more workers. Who end...
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