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WTF? Someone actually thought the DHS would covertly attempt to hide a Nazi slogan in an open source and see if anyone would catch it? Man, liberals really need to get focused on big shit. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

PERSONAL REASONS His negotiation style. Because of all the fucks he does not give. Seriously. [gowlerk] He will re-focus the Democrats - because if they don't; they will fade into the sunset. Never seen a President SO under attack by the media - and yet, he gives a dismissive wave and continues to carry on with his agenda. Part 2 of the media - They're going to fuck around and attack him so much that they're going engage in some kind of rebound effect and put him in for a second term. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I think most trump followers and Fox News just don’t like upitty colored folk. You're angry. I understand. I forgive you. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

If that really happened I'll bet there is far more to the story than you just told. If there is it was not made public, AFAIK. And no, that's not what happened either. Guy had the "Kafir" tattoo on his leg which isn't "infidel" in it's most tame translation and at it's worst is intended as a big fuck you to Muslims, General complains, manifest asks if he can do something about it but never asks him to leave, dude goes and stirs up media shit about how VETERAN WAS KICKED OUT etc. etc. Kafir means, "unbeliever." Which is the big fuck you to about every religion. Which leads me to a question. If a man showed up at a dropzone and had a tattoo that said "atheist" during a christian skydivers convention; would he be asked to do something about it? And, if he didn't do something about "it" was he told he'd have to leave? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

If you are colorblind you know "this" color means stop and "this" color means go. At some point in time; somebody pointed to a color and told you it was red (or green). From then on; you associate the color you saw and were told what it was; with the color you see. It only becomes imperative in situations like; wiring, boom things, etc. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Below are the 12 categories and 81 wins cited by the White House. My personal reasons are below. Jobs and the economy Passage of the tax reform bill providing $5.5 billion in cuts and repealing the Obamacare mandate. Increase of the GDP above 3 percent. Creation of 1.7 million new jobs, cutting unemployment to 4.1 percent. Saw the Dow Jones reach record highs. A rebound in economic confidence to a 17-year high. A new executive order to boost apprenticeships. A move to boost computer sciences in Education Department programs. Prioritizing women-owned businesses for some $500 million in SBA loans. Killing job-stifling regulations Signed an Executive Order demanding that two regulations be killed for every new one creates. He beat that big and cut 16 rules and regulations for every one created, saving $8.1 billion. Signed 15 congressional regulatory cuts. Withdrew from the Obama-era Paris Climate Agreement, ending the threat of environmental regulations. Signed an Executive Order cutting the time for infrastructure permit approvals. Eliminated an Obama rule on streams that Trump felt unfairly targeted the coal industry. Fair trade Made good on his campaign promise to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Opened up the North American Free Trade Agreement for talks to better the deal for the U.S. Worked to bring companies back to the U.S., and companies like Toyota, Mazda, Broadcom Limited, and Foxconn announced plans to open U.S. plants. Worked to promote the sale of U.S products abroad. Made enforcement of U.S. trade laws, especially those that involve national security, a priority. Ended Obama’s deal with Cuba. Boosting U.S. energy dominance The Department of Interior, which has led the way in cutting regulations, opened plans to lease 77 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas drilling. Trump traveled the world to promote the sale and use of U.S. energy. Expanded energy infrastructure projects like the Keystone XL Pipeline snubbed by Obama. Ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to kill Obama’s Clean Power Plan. EPA is reconsidering Obama rules on methane emissions. Protecting the U.S. Laid out new principles for reforming immigration and announced plan to end "chain migration," which lets one legal immigrant to bring in dozens of family members. Made progress to build the border wall with Mexico. Ended the Obama-era “catch and release” of illegal immigrants. Boosted the arrests of illegals inside the U.S. Doubled the number of counties participating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement charged with deporting illegals. Removed 36 percent more criminal gang members than in fiscal 2016. Started the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program. Ditto for other amnesty programs like Deferred Action for Parents of Americans. Cracking down on some 300 sanctuary cities that defy ICE but still get federal dollars. Added some 100 new immigration judges. Protecting communities Justice announced grants of $98 million to fund 802 new cops. Justice worked with Central American nations to arrest and charge 4,000 MS-13 members. Homeland rounded up nearly 800 MS-13 members, an 83 percent one-year increase. Signed three executive orders aimed at cracking down on international criminal organizations. Attorney General Jeff Sessions created new National Public Safety Partnership, a cooperative initiative with cities to reduce violent crimes. Accountability Trump has nominated 73 federal judges and won his nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Ordered ethical standards including a lobbying ban. Called for a comprehensive plan to reorganize the executive branch. Ordered an overhaul to modernize the digital government. Called for a full audit of the Pentagon and its spending. Combating Opioids First, the president declared a Nationwide Public Health Emergency on opioids. His Council of Economic Advisors played a role in determining that overdoses are underreported by as much as 24 percent. The Department of Health and Human Services laid out a new five-point strategy to fight the crisis. Justice announced it was scheduling fentanyl substances as a drug class under the Controlled Substances Act. Justice started a fraud crackdown, arresting more than 400. The administration added $500 million to fight the crisis. On National Drug Take Back Day, the Drug Enforcement Agency collected 456 tons. Protecting life In his first week, Trump reinstated and expanded the Mexico City Policy that blocks some $9 billion in foreign aid being used for abortions. Worked with Congress on a bill overturning an Obama regulation that blocked states from defunding abortion providers. Published guidance to block Obamacare money from supporting abortion. Helping veterans Signed the Veterans Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act to allow senior officials in the Department of Veterans Affairs to fire failing employees and establish safeguards to protect whistleblowers. Signed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act. Signed the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, to provide support. Signed the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 to authorize $2.1 billion in additional funds for the Veterans Choice Program. Created a VA hotline. Had the VA launch an online “Access and Quality Tool,” providing veterans with a way to access wait time and quality of care data. With VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin, announced three initiatives to expand access to healthcare for veterans using telehealth technology. Promoting peace through strength Directed the rebuilding of the military and ordered a new national strategy and nuclear posture review. Worked to increase defense spending. Empowered military leaders to “seize the initiative and win,” reducing the need for a White House sign off on every mission. Directed the revival of the National Space Council to develop space war strategies. Elevated U.S. Cyber Command into a major warfighting command. Withdrew from the U.N. Global Compact on Migration, which Trump saw as a threat to borders. Imposed a travel ban on nations that lack border and anti-terrorism security. Saw ISIS lose virtually all of its territory. Pushed for strong action against global outlaw North Korea and its development of nuclear weapons. Announced a new Afghanistan strategy that strengthens support for U.S. forces at war with terrorism. NATO increased support for the war in Afghanistan. Approved a new Iran strategy plan focused on neutralizing the country’s influence in the region. Ordered missile strikes against a Syrian airbase used in a chemical weapons attack. Prevented subsequent chemical attacks by announcing a plan to detect them better and warned of future strikes if they were used. Ordered new sanctions on the dictatorship in Venezuela. Restoring confidence in and respect for America Trump won the release of Americans held abroad, often using his personal relationships with world leaders. Made good on a campaign promise to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Conducted a historic 12-day trip through Asia, winning new cooperative deals. On the trip, he attended three regional summits to promote American interests. He traveled to the Middle East and Europe to build new relationships with leaders. Traveled to Poland and on to Germany for the G-20 meeting where he pushed again for funding of women entrepreneurs. PERSONAL REASONS I like his negotiation style. I like that he will re-focus the Democrats - because if they don't; they will fade into the sunset. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

It's funny how the same folks that hide behind such sentiment continually resist all efforts to help those in need at home, too. It makes it difficult to infer from their suggestions anything other than the absence of a moral compass. Just for the record... I can't let this derogatory comment slide. You do not know me well enough to know how many people over the years I've helped. It's literally in the thousands. Life-changing type help. And, you don;t know anyone on here well enough to challenge their compass while sounding as though you are somehow morally superior. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Open up more border crossings with the ability to process refugees - and again, do it quickly, without needing to break up families. Got it. So, not only do you want to go back to the way it was - you want to do it with more quantity and frequency. And, the liberal side wonders why Trump is the Pres. We're just going to have to disagree on this. I would rather focus on US Citizens that need help with jobs, social issues. etc. We have enough of our own problems to not be inheriting those of others. Callous? I'm sure many would say so. I'm leaving for a couple of weeks to travel around the country. I'll be offline - feel free to continue and I'll catch up later. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Then you should be extremely worried about the job Trump is doing Not really. With our form of government; there's enough checks and balances that JoJo the dog-faced boy could sit in that seat for four years. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

But, that's just it. It has been done in the past. Just not so-on-the-radar because it was those other than Trump. But, I get it. Do I like the process even within the scope of the law? No. What's going on with DACA? No. What's going on with US Veterans being deported? No. There is a better solution. But at the same time - we have a 2.5 million illegal alien problem. Canada? Has a 200,000 illegal alien problem. What would happen if Canada work up tomorrow to having 2.5 million illegal aliens on their front doorstep? Welcome them with cookies and milk. I don't think so. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Partially true. You're correct that Flores says children can't be detained with adults - and, that is for their protection. The HHS & ORR's job is to ensure they are actually the parents and it doesn't take long. Don't like the time it takes? Don't come. You're correct that the law doesn't say, "Must." But, they, "Can." And, after [edit] 60,000 40,000 aliens go through the process of getting a bond until their hearing date - only to never show up for the hearing . . . It becomes a "must" for the rest that show up. [edit] 60,000 40,000 acts of immorality vs. upholding the law. As recently as February of this year. SCOTUS held that the law did not require hearings. Jennings v. Rodriquez (February 27th 2018) https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/slipopinion/17 It's a .pdf download. It was the same thing Obama did - but, there was no moral outrage then. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/remember-those-brutal-immigrant-detention-centers-liberals-tried-to-pin-on-trump-it-was-all-obama And, my opinion as with most things; whether it be immigration or tariffs on China can be summarized in the last sentence of the article - "Start by caring more about your country than your party." I don't agree with everything Trump does from a process perspective. But, I do agree with the high-level goals for the nation. For a long time; I have been concerned with the U.S. becoming a more "effeminate" society (Culture's Consequences by Geert Hofstede PhD) reliant on other countries for its sustenance and becoming an overly "indentured" country. In my opinion, "Make America Great Again" has meant to a time when these United States were the pinnacle of respect and prosperity that was the envy of the world. I have been concerned since January of 1991 when Bush identified the opportunity to build a "New World Order." But, I ramble. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Think about that. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Not to mention that a brutal dictator of the most repressive regime on Earth, who had his uncle killed with AAA fire and his brother with nerve gas, is an "honorable man". Both strong points. I got nothing. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You do get that he's in negotiations, right? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

The current policy resulted from a decision made in April by Attorney General Jeff Sessions to prosecute all migrants who cross the border, including those with young children. Those migrants had avoided detention during the administrations of George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Because of a 1997 court settlement that bars children from being imprisoned with parents, Justice Department officials now say they have no choice but to isolate the children. Go check out Reno v. Flores - even the left side of the SCOTUS has held this up. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

OH, I see. Well, let's see what was going on "around" that poem at the same time: Immigration Act of August 3, 1882 (22 Statutes-at-Large 214) First general immigration law, established a system of central control of immigration through State Boards under the Secretary of the Treasury. Provisions: Broadened restrictions on immigration by adding to the classes of inadmissible aliens, including persons likely to become a public charge. Introduced a tax of 50 cents on each passenger brought to the United States. Foran Alien Contract Labor Act of February 26, 1885 (23 Statutes-at-Large 332) The first “Contract Labor Law,” made it unlawful to import aliens into the United States under contract for the performance of labor or services of any kind. Exceptions were for aliens temporarily in the United States engaging other foreigners as secretaries, servants, or domestics; actors, artists, lecturers, and domestic servants; and skilled aliens working in an industry not yet established in the United States. Amended in February 1887 (24 Statutes-at-Large 414) to render it enforceable by charging the Secretary of the Treasury with enforcement of the act and providing that prohibited persons be sent back on arrival. Payson Act of March 3, 1887 (24 Statutes-at-Large 476) Restricted the ownership of real estate in the United States to American citizens and those who have lawfully declared their intentions to become citizens, with certain specific exceptions. Act of October 19, 1888 (25 Statutes-at-Large 566) First measure since the Aliens Act of 1798 to provide for expulsion of aliens—directed the return within one year after entry of any immigrant who had landed in violation of the contract labor laws (see acts of February 26, 1885 and February 23, 1887). Immigration Act of March 3, 1891 (26 Statutes-at-Large 1084) The first comprehensive law for national control of immigration. Provisions: Established the Bureau of Immigration under the Treasury Department to administer all immigration laws (except the Chinese Exclusion Act). Further restricted immigration by adding to the inadmissible classes persons likely to become public charges, persons suffering from certain contagious disease, felons, persons convicted of other crimes or misdemeanors, polygamists, aliens assisted by others by payment of passage, and forbade the encouragement of immigration by means of advertisement. Allowed the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe rules for inspection along the borders of Canada, British Columbia, and Mexico so as not to obstruct or unnecessarily delay, impede, or annoy passengers in ordinary travel between these countries and the United States. Directed the deportation of any alien who entered the United States unlawfully. Act of March 3, 1893 (27 Statutes-at-Large 570) Provisions: Added to the reporting requirements regarding alien arrivals to the United States such new information as occupation, marital status, ability to read or write, amount of money in possession, and facts regarding physical and mental health. This information was needed to determine admissibility according to the expanding list of grounds for exclusion. Established boards of special inquiry to decide the admissibility of alien arrivals. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Trump didn't change the policy. He enforced the the Flores Agreement that Clinton signed. Bush & Obama didn't peel back the layers and just took the news pics of children "being ripped from their parents arms" to do nothing until illegal immigration was out of control. Separating the children also helps the HHS & ORR vet children so they;re not turned back to human trafficker. Let's not be all up in arms about a process that also helps the children. Is it perfect? No. If the law were followed - how many times do we hear about this with legal immigrants? So; you know me enough to know that I'm always receptive to new ways. I haven't seen or heard of any better way - just that this is bad. If your sink is overflowing; do you try to capture the water running thru your fingers or do you try and shut the water off at the supply line? EDIT: Evidently, both my grammar and spelling sucks on Saturdays. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

So, you advocate the continued building of a communist country not only into the largest economic superpower? Gotta think beyond today. We need to remember Mao's Cultural revolution. As the Chinese people learn more about the western standard of living - they're not going to settle for a per capita $16,000 dollar GDP. In 1949, the Communist Party of China led by Mao established the People's Republic of China, which would later follow its own ideological path of Communist development. Communist states such as Soviet Union and China succeeded in becoming industrial and technological powers and NOW economic superpower; challenging the capitalist powers in the arms race, the space race and military conflicts. In my opinion, we could be in a war with China having fueled the military arm with our own money. On a "right-now" economic front; U.S. exports to China were only $130 billion while imports from China were $506 billion. U.S. companies that can't compete with cheap Chinese goods must either lower their costs or go out of business. Many businesses have reduced their costs by outsourcing jobs to China or India. Outsourcing adds to U.S. unemployment. Other industries have just dried up. U.S. manufacturing, as measured by the number of jobs, declined 34 percent between 1998 and 2010. As these industries declined, so has U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace. We're losing our core base. In chess; we're not hanging on to our Queen. These anti-China protectionist measures may impose tariffs on $30 billion of Chinese imports. But, it's also designed to have China remove requirements that U.S. companies transfer technology to Chinese firms. China requires companies to do this to gain access to China's market. That is an economic disadvantage to our own interests. I; for one, am not inclined to economically fuel our potential future adversaries (as we've done how many times in the past?). While the communist doctrine holds that it's "for" the working class to replace the wealthy ruling class, through revolutionary action, in order to establish a peaceful free society without classes or government - it has yet to work out that way. We're about the same age - so, you've seen how communism works. I have always been opposed to "Made in China" and am willing to "tighten up the belt" to getting back to and being THE economic superpower we once were. On a separate note; I've always been opposed to selling our debt to other nations and have opposed every President's position to do so. And, we as Americans have not been willing to balance the budget, tighten up our personal purse strings, and prevent the current situation from occurring. But, we can do better for the future. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

There is no lawful or useful purpose for illegal immigration. Why don't they travel to Argentina or some place south? Oh wait... They have the same issue with illegal aliens and have enacted the same policies as Trump. In July of 2017; Argentina had hit a 17 percent unemployment rate, which led the government to step up the enforcement of immigration laws. Why not Bolivia, or Peru, or Paraguay? No. That won't work either. That's where they're emigrating from - to Argentina. Why is it the Korean-owned textile factories hire illegal Bolivian and Paraguayan workers for as little as $300 a month for a 60-hour week in Argentina. Because they can. A more systemic approach would be for those countries' leadership to reduce crime, improve their own living conditions & wages. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

And, for those who'd like to help out: Support Advocacy Organizations RAICES: This Texas-based organization offers free and low-cost legal services to immigrant children and families. Donate here and sign up as a volunteer here. Pueblo Sin Fronteras: This organization provides humanitarian aid and shelter to migrants on their way to the U.S. Together Rising: This Virginia-based organization is helping provide legal assistance for 60 migrant children who were separated from their parents and are currently detained in Arizona. Al Otro Lado: This bi-national organization works providing legal services to deportees and migrants in Tijuana, Mexico, including deportee parents whose children remain in the U.S. The Florence Project: This Arizona-based organization offers free legal services to men, women, and unaccompanied children in immigration custody. Texas Civil Rights Project: This organization has been using legal advocacy and litigation to help families separated at the border. Border Angels: This California-based organization supports San Diego County's immigrant population and focuses on issues related to the U.S.-Mexico border. Neta:This Texas-based grassroots organization helps asylum seekers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. ProBAR: This project of the American Bar Association is currently supporting over 1,000 un-accom­panied children in detention centers across South Texas. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Nice "tug at your heart strings" pics, though. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I had a similar problem.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cdH8aqpCHs Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Man: My Olympic colors of condoms came in today. I think I'll wear the Gold. Woman: Why don't you wear the silver and cum fucking second for once. ------------- M&M condoms; melts in the mouth and not in the hands. -------------------------------- Italians have a hard time telling the difference between a condom packet and a ravioli. ------------------------------ Your dad puts a condom fail challenge on his facebook and there's a picture of you. -------------------------------- Condom: "I feel so used and tossed aside." ------------------------------- Donald, why didn't you use a condom with Stormy? "I'm HUGGGGE! ------------------------------ Four gay guys sitting in a hot tub. Condom floats to the top. One of the gay guys looks and around and hollers, "Ewwwww! Who farted?" ------------------------------ What did the penis say to the condom? "Cover me; I'm going in!" Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Ya know, that really is a damn good question. My thoughts would be - more. I'm going to ask that on some of the veteran boards. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

At least it's not flying clowns Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.