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Sufficiently advanced Woo is indistinguishable from Parody "There shall be no *poofing* in science" Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Force ***** on reasons back" Ben Franklin |
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Sigh.
I rode a bit back during college (Honda 550 - 4) and not long ago decided to return to those thrilling days of yesteryear. Got my safety training and license and heart set on a nice little machine. Mrs. Kcin, however, informed in all certain terms that that path would not be ridden on. Glad to see you armor up. I’m astounded at the number of riders I encounter whose only protection is a (mandated) helmet. |
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“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that...I will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” - President Donald J. Trump, January 20, 2017. "And it's, frankly, disgusting the way the press is able to write whatever they want to write. And people should look into it." - President Donald J. Trump, October 11, 2017. |
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Penultimate Amazing
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Trump Tweets
"Congratulations to Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on becoming the next President of Mexico. I look very much forward to working with him. There is much to be done that will benefit both the United States and Mexico!" |
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Interview with Bolton on 'Face the Nation'
He indicated Trump is open to recognising Crimea as part of Russia. After Brennan points out that "that's shocking for our European allies," Bolton says, "the president makes the policy, I don't make the policy." Brennan asked "US intelligence believes Russia is actively trying to undermine NATO. Military spending aside, you understand why Trump's comments about Crimea & NATO-bashing are concerning?" Bolton replied "Well, if you think Russia is a threat, why is Germany spending so little on defense?" Brennan asked "Trump's own intel chiefs say Russia is still meddling. When you met w/Putin, did you confront him?" Bolton replied "What Putin said was there was no meddling in 2016 by the Russian state" Brennan asked "Right now, Russia is blanket bombing southern Syria. That violates the last agreement Putin made with Trump. Why would Trump trust Putin now?" Bolton replied "Well, both countries dislike Iran" |
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Trump should remember that the lesser of two evils voter got him elected. If Trump recognizes Crimea as part of Ukraine, to that demographic he looks a whole lot more like the greater of two evils.
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The US had no fear of that. What they did want was to station a large army in Europe without provoking local hostility, and the argument that the locals were getting top-grade protection on the cheap contributed to that.
What the US particularly didn't want, of course, was military competition breaking out in Western Europe in the same old way, and they could put a stop to that sort of thing any time they liked. |
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Originally. Then the realities of increasing up-front investment in advancing modern weaponry hit home as well: if you have no one to share the costs, per-item expenses skyrocket. Arms sales to others who are not doing as much spending otherwise is what has made the US arsenal possible, at an affordable price (prior to the F-35).
Until the US started flooding Europe with its Utopian Freedom Gospel singers like Bannon, it also seemed to understand that European unity was worthwhile, and required the major investments undertaken to make it possible. But too many in Europe heeded the "wise" Americans and ended up "getting religion," and here we are with a disintegrating Union. Quite ripe for Russian hegemonic expansion, to the detriment of US interests... at least those that have not already taken a bribe. |
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I'm not so sure.
I think the GOP has got to the stage where whatever President Trump does is just fine (as long as they keep their seat) and the uninformed masses don't even know what Crimea is, much less where it is or have any idea that it's part of Ukraine. They will not understand why this is important and even if they do, they simply do not care. It's half a world away and has absolutely zero impact on their day to day life. I mean it sounds like a good deal to me, make someone important (Putin) happy by giving him something that was never yours to begin with. ![]() Anyone who would be unhappy about the US recognising the Russian annexation of Crimea is already firmly anti the Trump Administration and President Trump. Anyone who supports the Trump Administration, or is even wavering, probably doesn't care. |
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Trump Tweets
"Crazy Maxine Waters, said by some to be one of the most corrupt people in politics, is rapidly becoming, together with Nancy Pelosi, the FACE of the Democrat Party. Her ranting and raving, even referring to herself as a wounded animal, will make people flee the Democrats!" "The economy is doing perhaps better than ever before, and that’s prior to fixing some of the worst and most unfair Trade Deals ever made by any country. In any event, they are coming along very well. Most countries agree that they must be changed, but nobody ever asked!" |
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Trump Tweets
"When we have an “infestation” of MS-13 GANGS in certain parts of our country, who do we send to get them out? ICE! They are tougher and smarter than these rough criminal elelments that bad immigration laws allow into our country. Dems do not appreciate the great job they do! Nov." "How can the Democrats, who are weak on the Border and weak on Crime, do well in November. The people of our Country want and demand Safety and Security, while the Democrats are more interested in ripping apart and demeaning (and not properly funding) our great Law Enforcement!" |
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I don't read Trump tweets, I switch off or at least Mute whenever Trump speaks anywhere on anything - there is absolutely nothing that the President of the United States can say that is worth paying attention to.
What we should focus on is what people with a sense of morals, civility and responsibility have to say: the Trump posse and bootlickers don't deserve the free media bandwidth they are getting: they should be forced to pay to have their **** being heard. |
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Trump Tweets
"Many good conversations with North Korea-it is going well! In the meantime, no Rocket Launches or Nuclear Testing in 8 months. All of Asia is thrilled. Only the Opposition Party, which includes the Fake News, is complaining. If not for me, we would now be at War with North Korea!" |
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I still can't believe that the President of the USA says things like
"Crazy Maxine Waters, said by some to be one of the most corrupt people in politics" |
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Trump Tweets
"Just out that the Obama Administration granted citizenship, during the terrible Iran Deal negotiation, to 2,500 Iranians - including to government officials. How big (and bad) is that?" |
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The president says that a company's sales dropped in 2017 because its customers were unhappy with a move it announced in 2018.*********** linear time, how does that work? |
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Excellent quick rundown of non-US NATO contributions by former Allied Commander. Worth the quick fact check which, of course, belies everything the fascists are saying.
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Trump Tweets
"Now that Harley-Davidson is moving part of its operation out of the U.S., my Administration is working with other Motor Cycle companies who want to move into the U.S. Harley customers are not happy with their move - sales are down 7% in 2017. The U.S. is where the Action is!" |
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Gas prices skyrocket under Trump
Trump tries to take credit for everything. Take credit for the pain at the pump. Gas prices up more than 25 percent since he took office. Coincidence?
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Hey, at least it isn't $10.00/gallon like it was under Obama.
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