JerryBaumchen

Hi Stumpy. I am not sure I really understand your question. In the USA, there are three branches of gov't: - The Legislative Branch which is the US Senate & the US House of Reps - the Executive Branch which is the President - the Judicial Branch which is the US Supreme Court As to the length of terms of Reps, Senators & Pres, that is in our Constitution. Anything else? Jerry Baumchen PS) Reps - two yrs at a time, unlimited number of terms Senators - 6 yrs at a time, unlimited number of terms Pres - no more than 10 yrs in office

Hi Joe, Remind you of anyone? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Winsor, Re: Harris is possibly the most singularity incompetent candidate for the Presidency ever. I do not know how long you have been voting, but that is a ridiculous statement. I first voted for Pres in Nov '64; some good candidates, some not so good, and some poor. Jerry Baumchen PS) Or, is it that you just like to stir the pot?

Hi folks, Looks like panic is starting to set in: President Trump shared a fake photo of Vice President Harris speaking at a communist event in Chicago Donald Trump falsely portrays Kamala Harris as communist, shares fake photo (thehill.com) It should be fun watching this idiot go nutz in the next 88 days. Jerry Baumchen PS) A question: Does anyone think his MAGA idiots will actually believe this one?

Hi folks, Looks like the DA is thinking that Trump will lose the election; then, he belongs to them: on Monday, Manhattan prosecutors signaled that as the time draws near, they are not in fact opposed to delaying sentencing as Trump has recently requested. Manhattan DA scoffs at 'bizarre' Trump arguments to delay hush-money sentencing beyond 2024 election but won't stand in the way (msn.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Looks like more of the GOP are seeing the light: saying she’s the only major candidate who “can claim the mantle of defender and protector of America’s Democracy, the Constitution, and the Rule of Law. Conservative former Judge J. Michael Luttig endorses Kamala Harris (thehill.com) I understand that some members of the GOP will speak at this week's DNC. And, Trump thinks he is popular. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, To be fair, I am sure that Trump would have taken that girl in also. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Ya gotta luv this one: Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, While I know it might be just a pipe dream, my hope is that she wins by a bigger margin than Biden did. Then, maybe then, the GOP will get its collective head out of it's ass & get back to being the Grand Old Party of yesteryear. Jerry Baumchen A 40-yr former member of the GOP.

Hi Joe, Re: the media is a damn joke across the spectrum who are only interested in gotcha's and eyeballs. I could not agree anymore. This along with BREAKING NEWS, the media has become a joke in this country. For some real insight, just take 30 minutes & watch WASHINGTON WEEK. I try to watch it every week. Much better than the 'gotchas.' Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, Now, compare that short interview with what Trump would have said in the same situation. This vote in Nov is a no-brainer to me. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, He continues to be his own worst enemy: another rally, same old show. Trump digs in on personal attacks against Harris: 'I'm a better looking person' (thehill.com) He should run on a platform that he is the most consistent candidate. What a fucking idiot. Jerry Baumchen PS) And, then there is this jewel: “Has anyone noticed that Kamala CHEATED at the airport? There was nobody at the plane, and she ‘A.I.’d’ it, and showed a massive ‘crowd’ of so-called followers, BUT THEY DIDN’T EXIST! She was turned in by a maintenance worker at the airport when he noticed the fake crowd picture, but there was nobody there, later confirmed by the reflection of the mirror like finish on the Vice Presidential Plane.” “She’s a CHEATER. She had NOBODY waiting, and the ‘crowd’ looked like 10,000 people! Same thing is happening with her fake ‘crowds’ at her speeches,” Trump added. “She should be disqualified because the creation of a fake image is ELECTION INTERFERENCE. Anyone who does that will cheat at ANYTHING!”

Hi Joe, This is what bugs me about some people. They know that they want Trump to be Pres. Yet, they will not state it outright. Cowardly. Jerry Baumchen PS) I'm sure everyone here knows where I stand.

Hi Winsor, Do you ever see the good in anything? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, No, no! I want average people to walk by & ask him, 'How's it going?' Then maybe throw their excess Coke at him. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, I don't know about you; but, I would love to see Trump in an orange jumpsuit sweeping the streets of New York with a broom. Think the orange jumpsuit might clash with his hair? Oh, the horror. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Gee, do you think it might: Trump’s lawyers argued that sentencing the former president in September could amount to election interference. Trump seeks to delay sentencing in hush money case until after presidential election | Semafor Tik - tik - tik The wheels of justice keep on turning. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, I think she is living in some fantasy world: “The winning formula for President Trump is very plain to see,” . . . Kellyanne Conway [ said ]. “It’s fewer insults, more insights and that policy contrast.” Anthony Scaramucci says Donald Trump is 'growing darker' due to election chances (thehill.com) There is no way in Hell for Trump to stop with the insults. It is the equivalent of a tiger changing his spots. Ain't gonna happen. IMO an awful lot of potential GOP voters are going to not vote for Trump and/or vote for Harris simply because of his constant negativity. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Rich, I agree. That is why I find it so nice that the election idiot in Colorado was convicted. IMO the D's need to have their own people watching the vote count. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, Roy Cohn taught him well. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Re J D Vance & his wife: Are we going to have a Thomas Eagleton 2.0? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, Re: I'd bet you knew a LOT more trans people than that. They just kept it quiet. IMO we all know a whole lot of people of every category there is. We just do not about their personal life [ unless they tell us ]; and, that is how it should be. I really do not give a damn about how my neighbors have sex; nor, should I. Jerry Baumchen

Hi base, You should get out more. I have been to countries where both sexes use the same restroom; and the same stalls; not at the same time. At first I was taken aback. Then I realized it was Go With the Flow or hold it. I adjusted just fine; and, so will you if you ever are in that situation. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Re: And the battle for rights has never been easy, or quick, or without people believing that if you give someone else more rights, they have less rights. A few months ago [ maybe more, but who is counting ], I read an article that the Equal Rights Amendment was still out there waiting on just two more states to ratify it. If that happens, then the Constitution will be changed. About the only thing that happens fast is conception. Everything else takes time. Jerry Baumchen

Hi heels, I doubt that there be any survivors from this sinking. Jerry Baumchen