JerryBaumchen
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Hi John, As I have posted numerous times, it is almost always a choice of the lesser of the two evils. I have never & will never vote for a 3rd party candidate -> a wasted vote. And, this last time around, it ensured success for Trump. So, that begs the question: Is that what they really wanted? Jerry Baumchen
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Hi John, My granddaughter is 11 yrs old & in the 5th grade. Back on Pi Day, March 14th, she was in a contest to see who could count the digits in Pi correctly. She won at 42 digits; 2nd place went to a boy at 33 digits. I have hopes for her. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Nigel, Nope: it is astounding the amount of people —from a variety of backgrounds— who are denouncing the very man they just knew would help them prosper. Here's 15 Reasons Why Trump Supporters Now Regret Their Vote Donald Trump’s Voters Were Sold a Lemon and Are Now Having Buyer’s Remorse. "These Tariffs Are Killing Me": MAGA Voters Are Getting Honest About How Trump's New Tariffs Are Affecting Them, And They're Not Holding Back Jerry Baumchen PS) Google & about 30 seconds of my time found those. You should try it.
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Hi Nigel, I disagree. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Keith, Since I have the choice; I'll call it a nothing vote. Jerry Baumchen PS) I have always said that I have almost never voted when one choice was a really good option. Almost always it is the lesser of two evils. C'est la vie.
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Hi folks, And some of us thought that the Constitution gave us freedom of speech: Donald Trump’s White House has a threatening message for anyone who might even be perceived to disagree with the president: Don’t. Or else. Trump’s retribution sends a chilling message to dissenters | CNN Politics Are Concentration Camps next? Jerry Baumchen
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Hi folks, I am reading quite a bit about Trump's on/off tariffs. First, he imposes very severe tariffs; then he takes them back. Then China retaliates. Then Trump blinks again: Smartphones and computers are exempt from Trump's reciprocal tariffs : NPR Art of the Deal my ass. This idiot has no idea on what he is doing. I notice that he seems to take great pride every time he signs an Executive Order. He reminds me of a two year old with his first crayon. Especially with that goofy smile of his. What a ride, Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Keith, None of us did. And, some of us voted for Kamala Harris so we would not have to face this type of crap; too bad you did not. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi John, An easier link: Trump administration lists thousands of immigrants as dead in new policy Jerry Baumchen
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Hi folks, They are the future: The latest poll suggests that Trump’s policies, especially his economic and tariffs stances, may not be registering with young Americans. And: The Republican president, of his own doing, had single-handedly pushed the global economy to the brink of chaos with new tariffs. Poll shows massive shift on Trump among key voting group - oregonlive.com Let's hope that they turn out in force next year. It really is the only way to stop him. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Wendy, Thanks, I think. Jerry Baumchen PS) Sorry, Tanya.
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Hi folks, Looks like now they are going after us for what we think: Rubio memo: Activist should be deported for beliefs which damage U.S. foreign policy interests - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen PS) Maybe I should pack a Go Bag.
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Hi folks, What's next, telling us how much toilet paper we can use: Low-flow showerheads no longer required under Trump rule revocation - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Keith, Re: Mike Waltz tried to claim the journalist hacked into the conversation. He is nothing more than a Trump toady/MAGA-dufus. Re: Good luck getting that person to cooperate with Israel again! Good luck getting ANYONE to cooperate with us again. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Joe, You were saying; Re: the security members were wearing tactical-type pants and long-sleeved black jackets with no security markings or badges In case where woman was dragged from GOP town hall, police recommend criminal charges for security guards, others - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Keith, Uhh, do you have a suicidal complex? Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Wendy, Eisenhower was an advocate of Universal Military Service. Knowing that some people just want nothing to do with the military, I could see a year of mandatory service as you suggest or two years in the military; take your pick. I believe that Isreal requires an 18 month service in the military for everyone. They seem to survive it OK. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Wendy, And, quite often those "career skills" classes lead to person going even further. That was me; I started out to become a draftsman. I was getting nothing but A's & B's when the major instructor [ a retired engineer ] convinced me that I could make it as an engineering major. And, here I am; a retired Mech Engr who had a very nice career. I am a strong supporter of junior colleges; and, advocate them being tuition-free if one keeps up their grades. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Nigel, It is a moral question. I believe in welfare; but, not as a career choice. I also acknowledge that some people simply cannot work. My maternal grandmother was a perfect example. In 1945, when she was 66, her husband died suddenly. She had always been a farmer's wife. The State of Washington gave her a small monthly stipend. This kept her in the house & food, clothing, etc. When she died in 1967, the State of Washington claimed everything that she had; which was really only the house. I was quite happy with all of that. Also, Ronald Reagan wanted anyone on welfare to work. He advocated that they manually sweep the streets. Move the garbage one way one day & move it back the next day; rinse & repeat. I think that the question comes down to how much empathy one has for his fellow man/woman/children. I know that I do not have the solution; but, I do care. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Bill, Yet, we survived. AMAZING!!!!! Jerry Baumchen PS) In 1973, I bought a 1/3 acre just outside of the city limits of Portland to build a house on. The deed [ originated about 1946 ] said that the property could not be sold to any Jews, Native Americans, Blacks, on & on. Damn good thing I am a white male.
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Hi dogyks, Why stop at just stupid people? Why not include the n****ers, the kikes, the chinks, etc? I have seen some dumb stuff here, but that one contends for the prize this year. Jerry Baumchen PS) And, just how far down that Stupid Scale would you go? Inquiring minds want to know.
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Hi dogyks, When was this? I was stationed in Europe 61-63. The Germans would pay the highest for peanut butter. Far more than the Brits or the French. A lotta guys in the barracks made a decent 2nd income from flogging peanut butter. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Joe, If I wanted to work as a cantaloupe picker; I would have to re-locate down to the El Centro or the Yuma area. Lots of low crops in those areas. I 'think' I am OK; plus, the neighbor kid mows my lawn. I gave him a 25% raise last year. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Joe, IMO anybody who invests anything on what they think Trump will do is a fool. A fool and his money are soon parted. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Joe, I can only hope that this is what you [ and others, including me ] are looking for: The primary challenges shine a fresh light on Democrats’ frustration with their leaders Democrats see growing number of young progressive challengers Locally, I am going to do what I can to get Dan Rayfield [ our newly elected Attorney General ] to take on Wyden the next time around. The D's are just too old & too far behind the curve; think Chuck Schumer as a perfect example. The D's cannot win if they continue to be the party of old people, think Strom Thurmond. Jerry Baumchen
