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    Hi Keith, To paraphrase Joe, enlighten us. Jerry Baumchen PS) Ken's post was a long read; but, well worth it.
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    Hi Keith, I agree that every person, when in another country, should keep track of the rules. However, how would you feel if anyone in your family, or you, were treated as the Canadian woman was treated by this country, for a simple infringement. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Bill, Re: But there's a bit of a difference now. Yup, it is all about the enforcement. Things have substantially changed in the last two months. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi John, Done. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Joe, Re: illiteracy and ignorance are not virtues, they are embarrassments to all except the illiterate and ignorant You could not be more correct. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Rich, You continue to substantiate my observation. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi John, If I were a non-US citizen, I would not travel here unless absolutely necessary. At this time, it is just too risky. Jerry Baumchen PS) Ken, I feel sorry for your countrywoman, no one should be treated that way. It is barbaric.
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    Hi Rich, Re: I break a few of my own rules in debate Based upon your posts here, you have not a clue as to what a debate is. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi John, I could not have said it better. Keith, you keep right on with what you are doing. You are truly an asset to this place. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Bill, As I continue to say: It is all well & good until it is your ox getting gored. The Jews in Germany, in the 30's, thought that they would be OK. Jerry Baumchen The Nazi's first came for the Communists and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist. Then they came for the Jews and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics and I didn't speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me. Rev. Martin Niemoeller
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    Hi Nigel, IMO you are wrong. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi David, Just curious; who said that they were 'surprised?' Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Kieth, Well, I did that long ago. Just recently I was reading that, here in Oregon, the non-affiliated [ our term for 'independent' ] are in the majority. Far more than either 'major' party. On this we can definitely agree. Jerry Baumchen PS) Now, we just every primary in this country to be an open primary. That'll set those 'major' party folks back.
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    Hi folks, The people speak: Attendees at one point were shouting “Deport Elon! Deport Elon! Deport Elon!” GOP lawmaker Harriet Hageman booed for DOGE defense at Wyoming town hall Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, Looks to me like the GOP is afraid of most of us: It plays right into Democrats’ hands; they want to talk about Social Security cuts, Medicare cuts, Medicaid cuts. We don’t. Republicans want Elon Musk to shut up about Social Security Well, come Nov 2026 we will see just what most Americans think of all of this. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, Sometimes you just get lucky: He broke his hand on the tail section and his parachute failed to open, with the chute catching on the branches of a tree. John Hemingway: Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies aged 105 Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, Looks like Buyer's Remorse is spreading: North Dakota went big for Trump. Now many farmers say they face an uncertain future : NPR Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, IMO we need to do more of this: "People are livid with the takeover by Trump and are not going to be quiet about it." Vice President JD Vance booed at The Kennedy Center : NPR And the BS about diversity is just that, bullshit. Diversity in Trump 2.0; now, that is a true dichotomy. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, Brought to you by the MAGA World: the [ school ] district told the Statesman [ newspaper ] that it was not the message that was at issue, but rather the hands of different skin tones on the poster. NW teacher refuses to remove these particular signs from classroom, as ordered - oregonlive.com Bullshit like this is why I refuse to be silent. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, People should not ignore orders from the bench: Ezell, the OPM acting director, did not appear to testify in court or even sit for a deposition. Trump must rehire fired federal employees immediately, judge says - oregonlive.com I think we all knew this was coming; along with many other bench decisions. Let's see how 'King Donald' acts. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Nigel, freedom and democracy in this country is not dead yet. For some of us, the glass if 1/2 full. If we do not turn back the MAGA tide next Nov, then I might agree with you. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Don, + 100%. Whenever I ask anyone who wants to take this country 'back to where it was,' just where do you want to take it; I usually get a response such as, 'You know . . . ' In reality, they have not a clue as to 'where they want to take it back' to. They just don't like things as they are now. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi dogyks, Re: Long term survival often entails short term pain. If it were only that. As I have posted before; I agreed with some of what Ronald Reagan tried to do. IMO his problem [ and today's ] is that he tried to change 40 yrs of social engineering in four yrs. Not really possible; the economy simply cannot take it. Re: DEI/woke is bigotry You are allowed to have opinions. This one is not a fact. Re: Stick to Equality, Merit and Integrity I agree. If only Trump were doing so I doubt that there would be so many people against what he is doing. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, While I am sure this does not put it to bed, it is a step forward: The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday found that Oregon’s voter-approved gun control Measure 114 is constitutional Oregon gun control Measure 114 declared constitutional in major reversal by appeals court - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi dogyks, IMO once again, Trump misses his mark. Most of his MAGA/Joe 6-pack types cannot afford a Tesla. Plan B? Jerry Baumchen