JoeWeber 2,940 #1776 June 17 Just now, JerryBaumchen said: Hi Joe, Just reading the news today, I must conclude that Lee has no idea on what he truly believes. He is not alone. Jerry Baumchen He believes in clicks, eyeballs, and animating his MAGA base to stay in office. Like the rest of the Autocracy Party good governance and the continuation of Democracy in America are far, far down the list of concerns. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #1777 June 19 The EPA just announced it is reconsidering its ban of asbestos. Perhaps lead paint will be next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,275 #1778 June 19 9 minutes ago, billvon said: The EPA just announced it is reconsidering its ban of asbestos. Perhaps lead paint will be next. And not an Onion story? For real? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,940 #1779 June 19 Just now, gowlerk said: And not an Onion story? For real? Absolutely true. In fact a bunker busting bomb was dropped on EPA Headquarters today at 4:00AM TST (Taco Standard Time). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #1780 June 26 What have we come to? This is Bell, CA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #1781 June 26 Zip-tying disabled protesters. What have we become? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,940 #1782 June 26 4 hours ago, kallend said: Zip-tying disabled protesters. What have we become? Insanity. I can't wait for the spin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 617 #1783 June 27 11 hours ago, kallend said: What have we come to? This is Bell, CA. It’s a slippery slope. First you don’t allow nipples on TV, then you’re an authoritarian theocracy 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 895 #1784 June 27 13 hours ago, nigel99 said: It’s a slippery slope. First you don’t allow nipples on TV, then you’re an authoritarian theocracy Yet we do allow children to see the most heinous violent murderous content all day every day. NOT the beauty of life, but the celebration of death. Fucking USA. yay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #1785 June 27 On 6/26/2025 at 8:26 AM, kallend said: Zip-tying disabled protesters. What have we become? He captured Professor X?!?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,182 #1786 June 27 (edited) TRUMP HAS BEEN CROWNED KING! In a major victory for President Trump, the court restricted the ability of federal judges to block his executive orders. "The 6-to-3 decision, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett and split along ideological lines" 167 days into trump's presidency the doors have been thrown wide open. Get ready for Project 2025 on steroids courtesy Stephen Miller. Edited June 27 by Phil1111 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #1787 June 27 44 minutes ago, Phil1111 said: TRUMP HAS BEEN CROWNED KING! In a major victory for President Trump, the court restricted the ability of federal judges to block his executive orders. "The 6-to-3 decision, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett and split along ideological lines" 167 days into trump's presidency the doors have been thrown wide open. Get ready for Project 2025 on steroids courtesy Stephen Miller. Hi Phil, I find this one the most confusing: allowing President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to go into effect in some areas of the country, for now Supreme Court allows Trump to partially enforce birthright citizenship order To me, if you are born here, you are a US citizen or you are not. Allowing it in some areas of the country is just plain nutz. We are damn sure in for a hell of a ride. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,940 #1788 June 27 Just now, JerryBaumchen said: Hi Phil, I find this one the most confusing: allowing President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to go into effect in some areas of the country, for now Supreme Court allows Trump to partially enforce birthright citizenship order To me, if you are born here, you are a US citizen or you are not. Allowing it in some areas of the country is just plain nutz. We are damn sure in for a hell of a ride. Jerry Baumchen More important information soon to follow on the US Government press channel Pravda Social. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #1789 June 27 1 hour ago, Phil1111 said: In a major victory for President Trump, the court restricted the ability of federal judges to block his executive orders. "The 6-to-3 decision, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett and split along ideological lines" Plain and simple - I don't understand how the Supreme Court just shit on the 14th amendment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #1790 June 27 1 hour ago, BIGUN said: Plain and simple - I don't understand how the Supreme Court just shit on the 14th amendment. Hi Keith, I understand it; I just really do not like it. IMO the Supremes are not apolitical any longer. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,940 #1791 June 27 Just now, BIGUN said: Plain and simple - I don't understand how the Supreme Court just shit on the 14th amendment. Barrett's argument, was essentially and apparently, that you don't want to create an Imperial Judiciary to defense against an Imperial presidency which seems bunk to me. Seems to me their goal, and effect, was just the opposite: lower courts can now make fewer far reaching orders curtailing unconstitutional Executive Orders which can only mean more power to the Supreme Court. The USA will never be what it was and, worse, neither will the worlds future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,182 #1792 June 27 32 minutes ago, JerryBaumchen said: IMO the Supremes are not apolitical any longer. 25 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: ... Seems to me their goal, and effect, was just the opposite: lower courts can now make fewer far reaching orders curtailing unconstitutional Executive Orders which can only mean more power to the Supreme Court. The USA will never be what it was and, worse, neither will the worlds future. Yes, the USSC always had the final say. But now there will never be dissenting opinions from lessor judges to challenge their kafkaesque decisions turning America to the far right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,940 #1793 June 27 Just now, JerryBaumchen said: IMO the Supremes are not apolitical any longer. Far from it. More than Trump I see this as why our standing in the world is lost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,182 #1794 June 28 40 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: Far from it. More than Trump I see this as why our standing in the world is lost. Oh Yeah! Corruption Perceptions Index Denmark 100 Estonia 81.8 Canada 80.5 Hong Kong 79.2 Bahamas 67.5 USA 67.5 With the help of Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett America will soon be in the fifties. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,940 #1795 June 28 16 minutes ago, Phil1111 said: Oh Yeah! Corruption Perceptions Index Denmark 100 Estonia 81.8 Canada 80.5 Hong Kong 79.2 Bahamas 67.5 USA 67.5 With the help of Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett America will soon be in the fifties. The important thing to remember is that as long as we don’t make waves all that is lost is our dignity. It is still possible to be successful in an autocracy, just not as successful as the autocrats. Most people pay zero attention to their government and already expect their leaders to be as corrupt as possible so for most folks, as long as you see value in harming select others, it’s a change for the better. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,588 #1796 June 28 15 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: The important thing to remember is that as long as we don’t make waves all that is lost is our dignity. It is still possible to be successful in an autocracy, just not as successful as the autocrats. Most people pay zero attention to their government and already expect their leaders to be as corrupt as possible so for most folks, as long as you see value in harming select others, it’s a change for the better. Nailed it Wendy P. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #1798 June 28 7 hours ago, BIGUN said: Plain and simple - I don't understand how the Supreme Court just shit on the 14th amendment. Is there a point at which you might think "I should have voted for Harris in order to avoid what's happening?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #1799 June 28 (edited) 32 minutes ago, billvon said: 7 hours ago, BIGUN said: Plain and simple - I don't understand how the Supreme Court just shit on the 14th amendment. Is there a point at which you might think "I should have voted for Harris in order to avoid what's happening?" No. But I do think that if the Democrats put up somebody of fortitude in the next election. I will vote for them. Edited June 28 by BIGUN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #1800 June 28 14 minutes ago, BIGUN said: No. But I do think that if the Democrats put up somebody of fortitude in the next election. I will vote for them. Hi Keith, Re: somebody of fortitude What is your definition of a person like that? I think that these are called follow-on questions. Jerry Baumchen PS) There used to be an old saying about the guy who waited for the perfect car; he walked to his grave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
