JerryBaumchen

Hi Phil, Nor those big-ass vehicles that he seems to so love. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Phil, Also here: IRS places lien on Rudy Giuliani's $4.5M Palm Beach penthouse saying he failed to pay more than a half a million dollars in property taxes (msn.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, Agree 100%. What needs to change is the true desire to keep the illegals out. We do not have that now. Also, IMO if we really want secure borders, then we need to staff, equip & fund the Border Patrol to the level of what they need to do the job. We are not doing that now. Hey, who doesn't like cheap labor? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Phil, Back in the early 2000's, I worked as a consultant for this company: SAE Towers - FROM DESIGN TO EXECUTION, MUCH MORE THAN ENERGY, TRANSMITTING LIFE. I worked for the plant in Monterrey, MX. I have made many trips to that facility. Also, in the 70's, I was at their original plant in northern Italy; now closed. I've also been to their facilities in Brazil a number of times. A German engineer*, who I have known/worked with since the early 80's, worked for them as a designer/salesman. He once told me that no mfg plant in Mexico can be successful unless the management was American, Canadian or European. I now agree with him. The more automated a plant in Mexico is, the greater chance of it being a successful facility. In my experience, most Mexican workers are so afraid of losing their jobs that they keep their heads down & do just what they have been told to do; absolutely nothing more. I found virtually no incentive in any them. Jerry Baumchen * He was born in Berlin in 1944, trained there & immigrated to the US in the late 60's. He is now a US citizen & resides in Houston.

Hi Robert, That's right up there with Who's On First. Other than MAGA [ which Trump stole ], he has not known where he is going since his dad died. Next he will blame Cohen for this dismissal. You really have to wonder what goes thru Trump's attorney's minds as they deal with him. Jerry Baumchen PS) From your link: The former president was scheduled to be deposed by Cohen's attorneys Tuesday, but it was postponed so that Trump could attend the opening days of the trial in the New York fraud case So many court cases, so little time.

Hi Bill, An update on what some think of John Kelly: He’s an idiot for selling his soul for so long to a man who he knew was lying, a man who he knew who was disrespectful to military families, to Gold Star families, to widows, to members of Congress — anything that had to do with the military Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson calls out John Kelly: ‘He knew Mr. Trump's record’ - POLITICO Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Add one more Idiot for Trump with money woes: Lawyers bail on MyPillow’s Michael Lindell, saying he owes millions in fees - POLITICO Mike Lindell faces money woes so serious that two law firms defending him are seeking to dump him as a client. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, I was reading earlier today* that some Dem get-together was held last nite & they invited McCarthy to attend to discuss working together. He failed to show up. Jerry Baumchen * Sorry, do not remember where I read it.

Hi Joe, He just announced that he will NOT run for the office. According to: McCarthy won't seek speakership again - Live Updates - POLITICO Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, As it does: Kevin McCarthy becomes first speaker removed by House vote : NPR It is going to be a real Clown Show now. Anyone want the job, I hear that the pay is pretty good. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, Well, you have a lot of spare time on your hands. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Phil, Let Trump die in prison; problem solved. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, It is nice to see John Kelly finally stepping up to the plate. Late, but better than not at all. I'll give him credibility when he openly campaigns against Trump. And, that does not mean just abstaining from voting next yr. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, As I continue to say: Trump is his own worst enemy. Trump blasts judge during first day of $250 million fraud trial - POLITICO Since this is a bench trial, not a very smart move. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, I think I see John Robert's thumb on the scale. Jerry Baumchen

Hi airdvr, You say this as if it is something new. How much federal largesse has your state taken in, in oh say about the last 10 yrs? Let's face it, every state is at the federal tit. Jerry Baumchen

Hi tk, $200k for paid speeches after leaving office is peanuts in today's world. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Rich, Re: You once made the analogy of co2 as blankets on the planet that can't be removed I have over 12k posts, so I do not remember each & everyone. This one that you refer is very strange to me. Care to inform me where I said that? If you cannot or choose not to, please remove it from your post. Jerry Baumchen Re: I knew there was something special about you! Nope, just another swinging dick in the population.

Hi Rich, Re: in education, we are slaves to our zip code I do not know what the situation is where you live. I live in Beaverton, OR. The Beaverton School Dist allows a child to attend any school within the dist. If they go to a school out of the area school where they live, then they must provide their own transportation. Re: Perhaps we can agree on school choice. I think a student should have a choice of where they want to go to school. I just as strongly believe that no public money go to a church or private school. I'm a product of public schooling and think I did OK in life. * Jerry Baumchen * My last two yrs of college were at a Jesuit school; by choice.

Hi Joe, Like all things in warfare, that is all well and good as long as it ain't you. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, It now seems as though the Dems now have him in their back pocket. They might consider keeping him if that can work a deal. One thing about fracture in the governing party is that it gives the non-governing party a lot more clout. I have never had much time for McCarthy; but: The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy, His a totally vacuous person. He had never been a leader in politics. I won't miss him. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, I could not access that link; here is another approach: Trump Tower, one of the largest users of Chicago River water, sued again by state after failing to meet EPA rules to protect fish (yahoo.com) Jerry Baumchen PS) And this from the link: the Trump International Hotel & Tower is the only Chicago high-rise that has failed to document the measures it took to protect fish and aquatic life in the river.

Hi jakee, There is an old French saying that goes something like this: As one contemplates one's impending execution, it tends to focus one's attention. Jerry Baumchen