JerryBaumchen

Hi Keith, What in my post is incorrect? Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, As if we thought they were the best; NOT: Fox News heavily promoted a false claim that the Biden administration would force Americans to cut their red meat intake by 90%. The network falsely reported that a migrant shelter was distributing Kamala Harris' book in "welcome packs." Fox also ran stories inaccurately claiming the Virginia department of education is moving to eliminate advanced math classes in high schools. Right-wing media has pushed 3 completely false narratives in less than a week (msn.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi jakee, Re: I see no reason why anyone wouldn’t prefer Biden by comparison. That is why, about two yrs ago, I put a sticker on my car that said: Any Functioning Adult 2020 And, that is why I have previously posted my reason for voting for Biden: He is not Trump Jerry Baumchen

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Hi Rich, We each have our opinions. Re: the leadership of the Left here, the party in charge of the State for 30?+ years I'm not going to look it up; but, how many of the 30+ yrs have been under a Republican Governor? Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Put another way, so far in 2020 and 2021, there have been two pandemics in America, Covid-19 and guns. Gun crazy: For too many Americans, guns are tied to masculinity, patriotism and white power (msn.com) As if we did not know. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Interesting results: Study: Body-Worn Camera Research Shows Drop In Police Use Of Force : NPR The video collected from the body worn cameras of the police officers involved in Floyd's arrest showed his death from a variety of angles and prosecution and defense attorneys used the video extensively as they argued the case. Jerry Baumchen

Hi rich, Why would you say that? Her only relationship with LA county was when she was the California Attorney General, state-wide position. Jerry Baumchen

Hi cwood, POTUS 45/Trump once made a run at the presidency as a Democrat. For a lot of people, it is all about opportunity & what sells. * Jerry Baumchen * Ever meet a true salesman - they do not care what they sell, only that it sells. PS) And one of my all-time favorite jokes: What is the difference between rape & romance? Salesmanship!!!!

Hi folks, Never underestimate the thinking of a civil servant: Italian hospital employee accused of skipping work for 15 years - BBC News Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, And an update: Inside the Democratic strategy to expand voting rights state by state - POLITICO Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, Move to Australia; they have a financial incentive to vote. My best friend in life had to pay a $48 fine for not voting once. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, Re: But I don't see how the 2nd can be "better regulated" It might be a case of how each of us define 'regulated.' As you may know, I have posted that I would like to see a SCOTUS interpretation that a state can regulate any gun such that it can only hold one bullet at a time. I believe that this is within the scope/definition of the 2nd Amendment. But, I've been wrong before & I'll be wrong again one day. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Keith, One of my true regrets in life was that I did not vote the very first time I could have. It was 1962 ( I was 21-22 that year ), I was in the Air Force & stationed in Europe. At that time, it was not a priority in my life. I got out in '63 and have never failed to vote in any election since then. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Keith, Re: If you're saying can better regulate the 2nd, then we're agreeing. I do not believe that I have ever advocated taking guns away from everyone. Re: I still hope to have a beer with you this year. I'm not a beer drinker; but, I bet a couple of sharp cookies like you & me can figure something out. I look forward to it. Jerry Baumchen PS) And, just maybe we could schedule it for when Joe Weber is visiting his home state, we could include him.

Hi folks, I am starting this to discuss this issue & no other issues regarding how we vote. Oregon has had Mail-In Voting only since 1998. The measure passed on November 3, 1998, by a margin of 69.4% to 30.6%. And, not that long ago it was revised to be a postage pre-paid ballot(s). Vote-by-mail in Oregon - Wikipedia However, I now see a fair amount of effort ( since the Nov 2020 election ) to restrict what I consider the very best method of voting currently in this country; the system here in Oregon: the effort to restrict voting has intensified Arizona House passes bill that would make changes to mail-in voting (msn.com) Thoughts? Jerry Baumchen PS) A voter would be removed from the permanent early voter list only if a voter did not vote in any of the previous "two election cycles," per a House amendment to the bill. Oregon has something like this; if you fail to mail-in your ballot for the two previous elections, you will be removed from the voting rolls.

. If he means less than that; I'd ask him to be more specific. In Heller, the issue was a complete ban on owning handgun weapons. It also stated that the right to bear arms is not unlimited and that guns and gun ownership would continue to be regulated. But, after that - it was like everyone just dropped a hot potato on regulation. Hence, my continuous point on "Well-Regulated." Hi Keith, Re: which is what I believe Biden is saying I try to never say what the other person is saying. However, on this I think we will have to agree to disagree. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, The nation’s largest coal miners’ union said Monday it would accept President Joe Biden’s plan to move away from coal and other fossil fuels in exchange for a “true energy transition” that includes thousands of jobs in renewable energy and spending on technology to make coal cleaner. Miners' union backs shift from coal in exchange for jobs (apnews.com) Times, they are a-changin. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, I started driving a car in 1955. I have never known anyone to lose their Driver's License when it was inappropriate. Jerry Baumchen PS) That includes me.

Hi Keith, Why? To me, it is also 'not an absolute.' This means, to me, that the SCOTUS can revise any of their previous interpretations. This is actually done more than most of us notice. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Keith, That is because you have not known him for 35+ yrs as I have. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Will, The sentencing laws very with each state. As do the actual laws vary with each state. Depending upon what state, your lawyer friend may be correct. Here in Oregon we have Measure 15. This was enacted about 15+ yrs ago & took almost all discretion away from any judge during sentencing. I was against this measure & now there is an effort to change it. I am hoping for a success. Usually, sentences for more than one crime are consecutively or concurrently. Let's say you have been convicted of robbery & car-jacking. For the robbery you get 15 yrs & for the car-jacking, you get 10 yrs. Consecutively means the judge sentences you to a total of 25 yrs. Concurrently, means you get a sentence of 15 yrs, the 10-yr sentence in within/at the same time as the 15-yr sentence. Does that make sense to you? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Will, Get a different 'lawyer friend.' Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy, Re: It was a sailing ship in the Caribbean Was it the Windjammer Barefoot outfit? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Let's hope it is not the last time. Jerry Baumchen