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Forum: USA Politics 5th February 2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 1,368
Posted By seayakin
Secession

Given some of the political differences in this country and what is going on in Texas with the board. I was wondering if there is a legal way to secede. I didn't think there was because I was not...
Forum: USA Politics 1st February 2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,176
Posted By seayakin
Trump does not drink. I think his brother was an...

Trump does not drink. I think his brother was an alcoholic.
Forum: USA Politics 22nd January 2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,176
Posted By seayakin
In the end, the question of any success Biden has...

In the end, the question of any success Biden has is more about turnout. Will those moderate to conservative voters who don't like democrats but hate Trump turn out to vote or sit on their couch....
Forum: USA Politics 16th November 2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,063
Views: 57,212
Posted By seayakin
I'm not sure I would say he will get off scott...

I'm not sure I would say he will get off scott free since he is still facing criminal charges. A campaign aid just plead guilty to wire fraud. However, I think it is likely he will get off scott free...
Forum: USA Politics 16th November 2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1,063
Views: 57,212
Posted By seayakin
He changed his mind. He is now not running. ...

He changed his mind. He is now not running.

NBC New York (https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/rep-george-santos-announces-he-will-not-run-for-second-term-in-2024/4868490/)

Tom Suozzi is...
Forum: USA Politics 14th November 2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,936
Posted By seayakin
I don’t think there is unified think among the...

I don’t think there is unified think among the Christian nationalists. I think the extremists would establish a “Christian Republic” similar to the Islamic Republic in Iran.


Sent from my iPhone...
Forum: USA Politics 14th November 2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,936
Posted By seayakin
Christian Nationalism

Given Mike Johnson was elected speaker and he is a Christian nationalist I started to wonder more specifically what policies the Christian nationalists would push if elected to a majority. Belonging...
Forum: USA Politics 11th November 2023, 05:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,130
Posted By seayakin
another result of the election in favor of the...

another result of the election in favor of the Democrats was the lack of success of Moms for Liberty. they lost in the local elections they weighed in on.

[url=...
Forum: USA Politics 11th November 2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,109
Posted By seayakin
The one thing I keep wondering is how many of...

The one thing I keep wondering is how many of these candidates are thinking Trump will have to drop out or be disqualified and hope to be the last person standing. Although some I think are trying to...
Forum: USA Politics 10th November 2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 18,630
Posted By seayakin
As others have said, I think recordings of him...

As others have said, I think recordings of him saying things like the "N" word or saying he really supported Hillary would be dismissed as fakes. He would have do anything like this repeatedly on...
Forum: USA Politics 25th October 2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2,333
Views: 73,443
Posted By seayakin
This is why I'm locked into "I will believe it...

This is why I'm locked into "I will believe it when I see it." If this were a movie, everything would happen all at once and then he would drop dead the day after from a massive heart attack.
Forum: USA Politics 4th October 2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 592
Views: 19,246
Posted By seayakin
It might be worth considering who is on the short...

It might be worth considering who is on the short list to see whether they are better or worse than McCarthy or the same. (I'm inclined to believe the Democrats had little to lose by voting McCarthy...
Forum: USA Politics 4th October 2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,176
Posted By seayakin
Too many people today believe the document was...

Too many people today believe the document was written by God and therefore sacrosanct.
Forum: USA Politics 3rd October 2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 48,591
Posted By seayakin
I suspect that there may be a Dunning-Kruger...

I suspect that there may be a Dunning-Kruger effect. Each new lawyer has it in their head they can defend Trump because they are smarter and better than all the previous lawyers.
Forum: USA Politics 3rd October 2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 48,591
Posted By seayakin
Didn't you know Jesus was really an Aryan god...

Didn't you know Jesus was really an Aryan god just like the former president.
Forum: USA Politics 3rd October 2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,176
Posted By seayakin
I just saw this. I don't think its new...

I just saw this. I don't think its new information for people here but I'm sure this will have no impact on Trump supporters. This is a quote from retired general John Kelly. I appreciate his very...
Forum: USA Politics 29th September 2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,246
Posted By seayakin
I don't think the solution is an age limit but...

I don't think the solution is an age limit but maybe some lengthy term limits like 2 or 3 terms for a senator and maybe 5-10 for representatives.
Forum: USA Politics 12th September 2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 2,529
Posted By seayakin
It's possible the impeachment inquiry won't have...

It's possible the impeachment inquiry won't have enough votes to proceed. McCarthy can't lose a single Republican vote.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th August 2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 6,546
Posted By seayakin
I'm just wondering if he was forced on the plane...

I'm just wondering if he was forced on the plane on gunpoint? It is hard to imagine he would get on a plan willingly with his leadership team and expect to go on living.

We probably will never...
Forum: USA Politics 14th August 2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 45,913
Posted By seayakin
Assuming Trump does not wiggle out of this in...

Assuming Trump does not wiggle out of this in some way, (I won't believe anything until I see the conviction in a court of law) I am thinking Trump would be completely surprised and astonished until...
Forum: USA Politics 8th August 2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,083
Posted By seayakin
Its only anecdotal (and maybe not statistically...

Its only anecdotal (and maybe not statistically relevant) but I know plenty of working class people who will continue to drive into Manhattan in spite of the congestion pricing. They will suck it up...
Forum: USA Politics 4th August 2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,083
Posted By seayakin
As someone who lives just outside the boroughs, I...

As someone who lives just outside the boroughs, I support this. I go into the city frequently and always take the train. Driving in the city is just a big pain and headache. I don’t know why people...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th July 2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 6,970
Posted By seayakin
If I were to believe in a god I would suggest he...

If I were to believe in a god I would suggest he is more imperfect and incompetent than malevolent.

How about designing us with replaceable parts? Create a system other than evolution for...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 8th July 2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2,340
Views: 104,653
Posted By seayakin
It seems more evidence that the Russian forces...

It seems more evidence that the Russian forces are hollowed out. It appears they have withdrawn a lot of troops from the Finnish border.

An Uneasy Quiet on NATO’s Newest Border (...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th June 2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2,340
Views: 104,653
Posted By seayakin
I don’t see this over until Prig or Putin is gone...

I don’t see this over until Prig or Putin is gone (probably dead)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Forum: USA Politics 15th June 2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,685
Posted By seayakin
Here is one article from the New York Times...

Here is one article from the New York Times essentially outlines a plan to fully weaponize the DOJ and remove any independence.

The Radical Strategy Behind Trump’s Promise to ‘Go After’ Biden...
Forum: USA Politics 14th June 2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,109
Posted By seayakin
I don’t really understand DeSantis strategy. I am...

I don’t really understand DeSantis strategy. I am assuming he wants to be president and no VP or in the cabinet of a Trump administration. If you accept these premises, he will not take away Trumps...
Forum: USA Politics 8th June 2023, 09:43 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,109
Posted By seayakin
Any thoughts on who is hoping to actually defeat...

Any thoughts on who is hoping to actually defeat Trump and which candidates who are hoping to advance some position or get a position in the administration?

DeSantis - Plans to defeat Trump
Haley...
Forum: USA Politics 31st May 2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1,466
Views: 73,771
Posted By seayakin
Criminal Charges Against Trump / Trump Indicted Part II

I am beginning to think so many republican’s are planning to run against Trump thinking he will be taken down by his legal troubles.

However, I will believe it when I see it.
Forum: USA Politics 10th May 2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1,063
Views: 57,212
Posted By seayakin
Long Island Republicans have been calling for his...

Long Island Republicans have been calling for his resignation all along. However I understand that is not the case nationally.
Forum: USA Politics 24th February 2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,176
Posted By seayakin
I am just paranoid enough to give in to a...

I am just paranoid enough to give in to a potential conspiracy theory that a Trump fixer paid Kohrs (Georgia jury woman) to talk to the press and try and taint the process.

However, my more...
Forum: USA Politics 15th February 2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 11,057
Posted By seayakin
I would have to agree. There are too many people...

I would have to agree. There are too many people who believe January 6 was not a coup attempt but a peaceful protest. My brother and his wife had to have a difficult conversation with our mother who...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th February 2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3,446
Views: 219,632
Posted By seayakin
More on how Russia is using convicts to identify...

More on how Russia is using convicts to identify artillery targets not caring how many die.

I just can't imagine this is sustainable.

New York Times Article...
Forum: USA Politics 20th January 2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,063
Views: 57,212
Posted By seayakin
There is not a way to recall him. My...

There is not a way to recall him. My understanding is the only way is to remove him is based on a 2/3 vote from the house which would be presumably based on ethics violations and or criminal charges.
Forum: USA Politics 20th January 2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,983
Posted By seayakin
I don't have a specific answer but I also think...

I don't have a specific answer but I also think there are two other areas to consider in addition to social security and medicare: the military and raising taxes. However, I don't see how this will...
Forum: USA Politics 20th January 2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,983
Posted By seayakin
I don't remember who it was but I did hear one...

I don't remember who it was but I did hear one Republican being questioned say we can't default on the debt and those in his party who want to use this to cut social security and medicare better wear...
Forum: USA Politics 11th January 2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,063
Views: 57,212
Posted By seayakin
Nassau County republicans call for his...

Nassau County republicans call for his resignation....
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 5th January 2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3,446
Views: 219,632
Posted By seayakin
Putin Orders Brief Unilateral Cease-Fire; Ukraine...

Putin Orders Brief Unilateral Cease-Fire; Ukraine Calls It ‘Hypocrisy’ (https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/01/05/world/russia-ukraine-news)

Does this mean they need time to restock their missiles...
Forum: USA Politics 28th December 2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,063
Views: 57,212
Posted By seayakin
I think I found one answer. You can't recall a...

I think I found one answer. You can't recall a member of congress according to Thoughtco.com (https://www.thoughtco.com/can-members-of-congress-be-recalled-3368240).
Forum: USA Politics 28th December 2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1,063
Views: 57,212
Posted By seayakin
George Santos

I'm wondering if anyone is following the saga of George Santos.

CNN Report (https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/27/politics/george-santos-democrats-gop-leadership/index.html)

NY Post...
Forum: USA Politics 20th December 2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,629
Views: 121,051
Posted By seayakin
I don't know if it angst on my part but I also...

I don't know if it angst on my part but I also believe Trump has done all the damage he can. Of course, I would love to see justice served but few people with wealth and power in the history of this...
Forum: USA Politics 20th December 2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,629
Views: 121,051
Posted By seayakin
I have no faith Trump will ever come close to the...

I have no faith Trump will ever come close to the inside of a prison cell. Even if he faces charges, my bet will be that he drags things out in the courts until he dies. He is 76 now. I'm not an...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 6th December 2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3,446
Views: 219,632
Posted By seayakin
I'm sorry you owe me a pint, this is so laughable...

I'm sorry you owe me a pint, this is so laughable I spit out my beer I was laughing so hard.
Forum: USA Politics 28th November 2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 16,065
Posted By seayakin
I hope this isn't a derail but speaking from...

I hope this isn't a derail but speaking from experience, having implemented and manged different integrated library systems the main way the systems deal with this is putting a pop up note on an...
Forum: USA Politics 19th November 2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 16,065
Posted By seayakin
This is the crux of the conservative position....

This is the crux of the conservative position. Specifically, they don't want children to read books that include

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Captain Underpants Series
My Moms Love Me
A...
Forum: USA Politics 18th November 2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 538
Views: 16,065
Posted By seayakin
I think it would be appropriate for the state to...

I think it would be appropriate for the state to mandate libraries have a collection development policy and process where resident could challenge any title selected. However, I don't think the state...
Forum: USA Politics 18th November 2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 538
Views: 16,065
Posted By seayakin
I would ask why you believe legislation is...

I would ask why you believe legislation is needed?

Almost all challenges I have seen are not about librarians allowing access to the Kama Sutra or the Joy of Sex but Harry Potter and many Judy...
Forum: USA Politics 18th November 2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 16,065
Posted By seayakin
I know a lot of librarians who have a good laugh...

I know a lot of librarians who have a good laugh at this and the absurdity of trying to control information flow in the internet age. Totalitarian regimes have enough trouble doing it.
Forum: USA Politics 18th November 2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 16,065
Posted By seayakin
There is also national law...

There is also national law (https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/national-dont-say-gay-law-republicans-introduce-bill-restrict-lgbtq-re-rcna53064) that will be proposed.

"The...
Forum: USA Politics 17th November 2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 16,065
Posted By seayakin
The challenges have definitely been happening for...

The challenges have definitely been happening for a long time. At least anecdotally, speaking with colleagues, it has gotten much worse in the last couple of years. ALA also is reporting a...
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