JerryBaumchen

Hi folks, Not politicians, but scumbags none-the-less: Text messages show Brett Favre sought welfare money for a football facility : NPR And, how easily they turn on their own: Davis has agreed to testify against others. No honor among thieves. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Looks like the GOP has now decided that MAGA is no longer the buzz word to success: "Commitment to America" House GOP unveils legislative agenda ahead of midterms : NPR Who knows, it might just work. NOT! Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Looks like some Russians have answered the question: men attempt to leave the country to avoid a military call-up Ukraine war: Russians flee to border after military call-up - BBC News Jerry Baumchen PS - ETA) Maybe each one of them should carry a white handkerchief so that they can immediately surrender to the Ukranians once they get to the front lines.

Hi Ken, That is about how I feel. 1. I support a 0.5% increase in federal taxes [ across the board ] that cannot be used for anything other than reducing the national debt. Yes, I know it is a Pie in the Sky thought. I know it will never work. But, I still support it. I do not support the continual passing of legislation in which they ( congress ) knows that the funding will not be there in 5-7 yrs. It is feel-good legislation to get them re-elected, and nothing more than that. 2. I want all federal programs funded as is necessary. This would get rid of a lot of programs that are [ IMO ] not needed. 'Not needed' based upon a proprietary evaluation of federal programs. For example, Social Security [ in this country ] was never intended to provide money to so many categories of people as it does now. Actually, I would get rid of Social Security & come up with an all-encompassing federal retirement system similar to SS but with proper funding. I agreed with a fair amount of the proposals of the Reagan administration. His problem was that he wanted to change 40+ yrs of legislation within 8 yrs. IMO it simply cannot be done. Some of the things that I disagreed with the Dems on, I do now support, Just not at the level that they do. One example is that I support free community college for anyone who keeps their grades up. Both for those who want to learn a trade & go out into the work-force; and, for those that will eventually go on to a 4-yr college. I do not support the public paying for a college education at a 4-yr institution. * Jerry Baumchen * If one wants a free college education, just change your parents so that you have the genes that allow you to throw a football or to do a slam dunk.

Hi Robert, Back when my son was a criminal defense attorney, he often would tell his clients, 'Just be quite. I'll do the talking.' Few actually listened to his advice. They are their own worst enemies. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy, I do not and will not [ hopefully ] ever post what another person thinks/is thinking. That is up to them. Re: I personally think that losing voices like his is a real shame. Absolutely. While I might not agree with everything in his posts, IMO they are well thought out & on topic. That, to me, is what a debate is all about. I consider BIGUN [ Keith ] to be one of the most valuable posters on this site. Re: Which brings up the thought why is he still a republican? Well, as I have posted many times; I was a Republican for 40 yrs. Eventually, I simply could no longer take it. Re: I think a more sensible solution is to change parties Ultimately this is what I did. I first became a Democrat. Eventually, I did not really agree with most of what the D's stood for; so I became an independent. Each one of us has a personal value system. It is what we are. Hopefully, we are by choice. As an example, I am a hard-core atheist. I would never [ I hope ] ask a religious person to give up their religious beliefs. I might disagree with them, I might challenge them, but I would never ask them to believe in what I believe in. Jerry Baumchen A not-so-perfect person

Hi Robert, So, what is the big deal with just another base jump gone bad? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, I was just reading about this decision. And, the part I really like is: “[Trump] has not even attempted to show that he has a need to know the information contained in the classified documents,” Well, so much for all of the winning. And now, with this coming at him, it is a great time to be a Trump watcher: NY AG Letitia James sues Donald Trump, kids and company (nypost.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, Since your link & the quotes put so much 'stink' on him, he probably still has not taken a shower. Only the GOP could come up with dipstick candidates like this. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Keith, Your suggesting an action plan that is nothing more than Pie in the Sky does not require me to present a plan. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Keith, So, how would you overcome this problem: We are done arguing against each other and we're going to begin working for America again Or this: Harris is going to head up a bipartisan committee Do you actually think Kevin McCarthy would participate/assist in this? Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, I guess it depends upon whose 'freedom of expression' they prefer: the group PEN America, which advocates for freedom of expression. New report finds a rapid rise in attempted book bans : NPR Crazy stuff like this no longer surprises me; it just ticks me off. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, Since they no longer have Roe v Wade, they have to look elsewhere. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Keith, IMO you have presented an excellent suggestion. So, how would you overcome this problem: The states, the federal government, both sides of the aisle, should work together IMO that is too big of a mountain to climb in today's environment. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, Ukraine or Russia? Now, where do I want to live? Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, One has to wonder just what the kids of the 'MORANS' guy think of him. Jerry Baumchen

Hi jakee, I found this interesting; from your link: While some wonder privately if Kwarteng is secretly working for the Labour party, one former minister dismisses the idea. “I totally disagree,” they said. “There is nothing secret about it.” Who's on first? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Looking like some people in Florida disagree with DeSantis: One Spanish radio host loudly denounced the move and even compared DeSantis’ actions to that of deceased Cuban dictator Fidel Castro ‘Huge mistake’: DeSantis’ migrant transports could undercut support in South Florida - POLITICO We can only hope. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Let me see if I have this right; if you do not like ObamaCare, then going with no insurance is better: Texas leads the country in the percentage of uninsured people | KERA News It could only happen in the great state of Texas, 'So wonderful so great.' Texas State Song | TSLAC Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Things are not looking so good for some people in Georgia: 17 people . . . are the targets of a criminal investigation Rudy Giuliani’s . . . is a target of the investigation Prosecutor in Georgia 2020 election probe: ‘People are facing prison sentences’ | The Hill Couldn't happen to more deserving people. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, ^^^^^^^ This, again & again; this. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, I've had the thought, for some time now. that the recent 'victories' by the GOP would backfire on them: Linn County Republicans Fume at “Unacceptable” Defections From Christine Drazan (wweek.com) Let's hope this trend continues right on thru 2024. As I have often written here: I was a member of the GOP for over 40 yrs. I did not leave the GOP, the GOP left me. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, I believe that is a definition of fraud. Oh, how I would love to see DeSantis in handcuffs. And, I'm not talking about in the bedroom. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Rich, I could have said it better. Jerry Baumchen