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Forum: USA Politics 7th January 2022, 10:43 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Stephen Miller. I'd bet money on it.

Stephen Miller. I'd bet money on it.
Forum: USA Politics 7th January 2022, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3,394
Views: 231,479
Posted By SezMe
Because his incessant whining about 2020 is...

Because his incessant whining about 2020 is wearing thin. Yeah, his rabid base eats it up, but there are signs the more moderate Republicans are tiring of his one-track mind(?). For example, Dick...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th May 2021, 01:57 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 35,465
Posted By SezMe
At least you're not being hyperbolic about the...

At least you're not being hyperbolic about the this.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 11th May 2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 35,465
Posted By SezMe
I just knew someone would use that line to expand...

I just knew someone would use that line to expand on my point.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th May 2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,055
Posted By SezMe
Don't you have to take the elevation and...

Don't you have to take the elevation and orientation of the sun relative to the camera to take color into consideration?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th May 2021, 10:22 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 35,465
Posted By SezMe
This just caught my eye. We are multidimensional...

This just caught my eye. We are multidimensional beings. Three; four if you want to count time.

Also, do you realize how hard it would be to see a single-dimensional being?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th May 2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 35,465
Posted By SezMe
Everything will change in fall of 2021. ...

Everything will change in fall of 2021.
Everything will change in fall of 2022.
Everything will change in fall of 2023.
Everything will change in fall of 2024.
Everything will change in fall of...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th May 2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 35,465
Posted By SezMe
What do you mean, "Even if its only act...". If...

What do you mean, "Even if its only act...". If it's an act (and it most certainly is), you're getting roped in. Have you given any money to any of these charlatans?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 9th May 2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,055
Posted By SezMe
All of this is based on fungi with an...

All of this is based on fungi with an evolutionary history ON EARTH. The fact these "things" whatever they are, exist in, and come from, and entirely different environment makes your reference to...
Forum: USA Politics 8th May 2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 274,134
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 8th May 2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3,502
Views: 259,602
Posted By SezMe
The Biden Presidency Part II

This is a continuation from this thread: http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347818

As is usual, participants are free to quote from. and reply to, posts in the previous...
Forum: USA Politics 8th May 2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
You're right but suppose that she only peels off...

You're right but suppose that she only peels off 10% of registered Republicans. Given how evenly divided we appear to be, that could be a decisive difference in a lot of elections. Add in those...
Forum: USA Politics 7th May 2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 274,134
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
Replies: 3,579
Views: 274,134
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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Views: 274,134
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 7th May 2021, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
This is yet another example of a trend I don't...

This is yet another example of a trend I don't like. How many times did we hear over the past four years that, "Trump is in big trouble now." or similar such phrases. And, yet, here we are 100+...
Forum: USA Politics 7th May 2021, 07:36 PM
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Posted By SezMe
Very well put.

Very well put.
Forum: USA Politics 6th May 2021, 07:35 PM
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Views: 274,134
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
Replies: 3,579
Views: 274,134
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: Non-USA & General Politics 6th May 2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3,480
Views: 309,451
Posted By SezMe
Just out of curiosity, is the electrical power...

Just out of curiosity, is the electrical power infrastructure of the UK, the EU and the islands like Jersey entirely compatible? Mostly compatible? IIRC, the UK primarily uses 50 hertz, 220 volts,...
Forum: USA Politics 6th May 2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
I hear ya but consider what that means. Liz gets...

I hear ya but consider what that means. Liz gets respect for recognizing reality.!!! Incredible. Simply incredible. Another thing that is mind bending about the whole affair is it demonstrates...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 5th May 2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3,385
Views: 310,769
Posted By SezMe
I'd guess that it mostly makes you tired.

I'd guess that it mostly makes you tired.
Forum: USA Politics 5th May 2021, 04:52 PM
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Views: 274,134
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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Views: 274,134
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 3rd May 2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
I saw another DJT masterpiece wile looking around...

I saw another DJT masterpiece wile looking around there:


That's certain to get him nominated for Mr. Humility for 2021. :rolleyes:
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
Literally or figuratively depends entirely on...

Literally or figuratively depends entirely on what I had for breakfast. :p
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2021, 02:45 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
That's right ... legally and in reality. But...

That's right ... legally and in reality. But that's not the desired outcome.

Already a majority of the GOP believe the election was stolen. That's scary right there. But suppose these idiots...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 30th April 2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3,480
Views: 309,451
Posted By SezMe
Obviously I'm not privy to the details, but was...

Obviously I'm not privy to the details, but was the UK's exit from the EU as simple as having a vote and then waving bye-bye. All the brouhaha over the negotiations was basically just working out...
Forum: USA Politics 30th April 2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
The article doesn't mention possible consequences...

The article doesn't mention possible consequences but does talk about the dollar size of the swindle. I fear a fine, even at the tens of millions of dollars level, will basically have no effect on...
Forum: USA Politics 30th April 2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
What I find striking is the change that happens...

What I find striking is the change that happens to some people who come directly into Trump's orbit. Exhibit A is, of course, Lindsay Graham. He basically said that Trump was unfit for the...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 29th April 2021, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3,480
Views: 309,451
Posted By SezMe
Odd portfolio. Should have called it the...

Odd portfolio. Should have called it the Department of Things Not Covered Elsewhere. :p
Forum: USA Politics 29th April 2021, 11:17 PM
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Views: 274,134
Posted By SezMe
Wow!

Wow!
Forum: USA Politics 29th April 2021, 11:11 PM
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Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
I agree with this caveat: Is there a "deep down"...

I agree with this caveat: Is there a "deep down" in Trump? I'm no shrink but I wonder if one of the characteristics of an extreme narcissist like Trump is that they are incapable of introspection.
Forum: USA Politics 28th April 2021, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
Yep. He wants (needs?) to be in the A block on...

Yep. He wants (needs?) to be in the A block on cable TV so milking a possible run is scheme #1 to do that. He's not gonna run again.
Forum: USA Politics 27th April 2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
Well, one thing is certain. Since those ballots...

Well, one thing is certain. Since those ballots may have been marked with blue and/or black pens, this is the last ballot recount. The whole lot is permanently ruined. Thanks, GOP.
Forum: USA Politics 27th April 2021, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 274,134
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: Social Issues & Current Events 26th April 2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3,811
Views: 212,956
Posted By SezMe
What makes you think they didn't? It is clear...

What makes you think they didn't? It is clear that some of the Trumptards in the chain of command threw a spanner into those plans which is why it took hours to get the whole mess under control.
Forum: USA Politics 26th April 2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 274,134
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: Social Issues & Current Events 25th April 2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3,811
Views: 212,956
Posted By SezMe
Hey, Joe, you hit the Big Trifecta! Next round...

Hey, Joe, you hit the Big Trifecta! Next round is on you. :thumbsup:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2021, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3,811
Views: 212,956
Posted By SezMe
I have found that I can enjoy this thread by...

I have found that I can enjoy this thread by simply sliding by caveman's posts. It's a delight to do.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 15,114
Posted By SezMe
One, I don't believe that. Two, so as long as...

One, I don't believe that. Two, so as long as you're pretty and giggle like a girl you're ok with Republicans no matter what is hanging between your legs? If that is really the standard then you...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd April 2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 15,114
Posted By SezMe
Dawkins was born during WWII so, strictly...

Dawkins was born during WWII so, strictly speaking he's Pre-Boomer. :)

ETA: Meadmaker and I came up with the same, genius phrase. :) :)
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd April 2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 15,114
Posted By SezMe
Could it be that that is an ornament on top of...

Could it be that that is an ornament on top of his hat? :)
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd April 2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 15,114
Posted By SezMe
Your post triggered a couple of thoughts. One...

Your post triggered a couple of thoughts. One concerns the drift to the left you mentioned. Could it be that that movement is *not* movement but that the observer has moved. More specifically, the...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd April 2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3,811
Views: 212,956
Posted By SezMe
Has anyone ever seen sackett and Cain in the same...

Has anyone ever seen sackett and Cain in the same room at the same time? :p
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd April 2021, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3,811
Views: 212,956
Posted By SezMe
I think that's too broad a brush. It's more...

I think that's too broad a brush. It's more accurate to say that decisions at the upper echelons of all units of police were made on the basis of political concerns and this allowed those policemen...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd April 2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3,811
Views: 212,956
Posted By SezMe
Ah, flame-roasted thigh of homo sapiens. One of...

Ah, flame-roasted thigh of homo sapiens. One of my favorites.
Forum: USA Politics 21st April 2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 274,134
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, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
30,573...

30,573 (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/24/trumps-false-or-misleading-claims-total-30573-over-four-years/).
Forum: USA Politics 20th April 2021, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,162
Posted By SezMe
I puked my whole dinner. Thanks. :p

I puked my whole dinner. Thanks. :p
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