Phil1111

Thats not necessarily true. There are some smaller christian churches that are in the US next to the Mexican border. They welcome potential immigrants and provide shelter and food. They abide by all US laws. They disperse clothes and advise about finding free immigration lawyers. As an example they are true Christians. Not because they are specifically helping immigrants. But because they are helping the poor, the disadvantaged, who are in need. I have quoted many times how evangelical Christians have become politically active. How they use tax free status to organize politically. How they endorsed the pro-trump activism, pro GOP, ideas that are contrary to the teachings of the bible and Christ. IMO all of those groups are anti-Christ.

pfffft He has some type of experimental thought- type interface software linked to a cloud database.

Hopefully the jury uses common sense and takes everything the snake oil salesman present with a grain of salt. Exactly, but spin and lies obscure the facts with smoke. The defense is entitled to present every issue regardless of the weight of such evidence.Lets look at the two medical reports: "A full autopsy report on George Floyd, the man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police last month, reveals that he was positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The 20-page report also indicates that Floyd had fentanyl and methamphetamine in his system at the time of his death, although the drugs are not listed as the cause"... The autopsy report from Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office concludes the cause of death was "cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression." That conclusion, death due to heart failure, differs from the one reached by an independent examiner hired by the Floyd family; that report listed the cause of death as "asphyxiation from sustained pressure." Under the law you take victims physical limitations as they come. Some are Olympic athletes in prime physical and the toughest mental disposition. Others may have many medical issues. But in the end its the unlawful, unreasonable, actions of the accused that must be established. So the opening statement by the defense lawyer that Mr. Floyd swallowed drugs to conceal evidence at the time of arrest is a lie. No big deal thats a part of trials everywhere. It reminds me of the old "The first casualty of war is the truth". Just insert trial for war. IMO both medical examiners reports are damning for the defense.The video and medical reports are the heart of the matters at hand. But the trial is just starting and like a book it ain't over till its over.

You're saying? Its difficult to be polite and respectful when misinformation, lies and culture war bombs are a part of the debate equation. Minors separated from their parents by force under trump. Are a different circumstance from minors arriving at the border w/o parents or guardians. Ted Cruz, the GOP and richravizza all know that. But instead of facts and real debate a wall of obstructive language is offered. Its not possible for the recent TV coverage of children kept in custody by border police. To be separated from the narrative that they don't have parents or guardians with them. When they are picked up on US soil. The concept that parents think that their children will be safer. Will have a better life. By leaving their homes and traveling by themselves to the US. A trip that takes 800-1000 miles. Is lost on the GOP. Lost on the christian right.

The BBC had a good report on this law. A US based reporter was explaining the intent and nature of the law to a UK based moderator. The questions of the UK moderator made the US look like a banana republic. President Bidens efforts to improve America's rankings will undoubtedly be held back. As he tries to exit the basement for developed countries.

I find him entertaining. Joe that is, just to be clear. Your attempts to rewrite history....less so, more along the line of tiresome.

Some people don't understand "unaccompanied minor".

Exploitation, but i don't know about terrible. IMO buying a Huawei product or service is advancing an exploitation. A gig worker for Uber, Doordash, etc. can opt out of the equation at a moments notice. Or be looking for a better job between paying customers. Someone held capture by a dominate party in the work relationship. Is by far worse.

Its exciting times for bio-science. $100 DNA sequencing(soon), crisper, mRNA, etc. But I'm not holding my breath because DNA sequencing was supposed to have lots of solutions on the table already. That was a long time ago. It seems though as if the tools are finally coming together. The president of Pfizer said new covid variation vaccines are 100 days from DNA to vaccine. If we could only close the Chinese wet markets. These companies could get back to other research. Like perhaps a Crisper answer for GOP tribalism.We'd need to sequence the most fanatical GOP adherents. trump, Mitch McConnell, Ted Cruz, Brent.

Imagine if all of the bio science companies in the world just decided to cure and eliminate cancer. Or ageing! Two little pills just cure everything.

Factors like ageing, the environment, overall genetics are a mite more complex than one genome typed virus.

Bezos sees all! Just kidding. He is most famous for the collection and analysis of all relevant information. Currently Amazon employs 1.3 million about 900,000 less than Walmart. He uses traditional union busting and suppression tactics that other companies use.But will raise wages and conditions when forced to. Or when necessary. Amazon isn't successful and profitable w/o reason. Thats not to say that Bezos isn't human, re cheating on personal relationship and divorce. He understands the Washington lobby industry and his markets. He exploits individual states for best economic advantage. As do other companies.

It requires laws that give shareholders and the board of directors greater authority and transparency. Monopolies, quasi-monopolies need greater oversight and scrutiny.

Yes some are "I've got mine" and some are one for you and one for me. There are even those who not only want it all but would steal it all. They all get a vote.

Thats all true but gowlerk keeps bringing up the concept that "life" and the rights associated with it trumps other freedoms.Likely all other freedoms. I applaud your personal actions in attempting to move the equation to the middle. The world looks on with amusement on how the GOP fiercely defends the tight to life of the unborn.i.e. abortion. Defends with equal voracity gun rights. Yet the dead from gun misuse have seen few quantifiable protections.

No insult intended but you have all suggested classical theories of economic development and social equality. None of which is ideal but all of which attempt to achieve a social ideal. Before any of those systems can be implemented. The society needs to have a common acceptance that the social system not only works. But that all people are working within that system. If there are "slackers" who want to live off the system it discourages the tax and income suppressed. If there are tax cheaters it encourages cheating. Sweden-Finland are closest to a common social-welfare system. Greece the least.in Greece, "the percentage of the self-employed is twice as high as the European average. According to studies, the self-employed hide around 57-58.6% of their income, while salaried workers are only able to hide about 0.5-1%." As long as there are those in America with a "I got mine" mentality. Tax policy that is broad with effective sanctions for evasion. Is the best income redistribution mechanism. In other news: "The president will travel to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to detail a “Build Back Better” proposal that aides say will include $3 trillion in new spending and up to $1 trillion more in tax credits and other tax incentives." Shortly thereafter there will be tax increases because pandemic spending and infrastructure. Have to be paid for.

The full quote is “My numbers are through the roof. They’re tremendous. We’re handling this Chinese virus better than any president, ever. I’m not losing any supporters over this, believe me. In fact, I could shoot baby Jesus Christ right now in the middle of 5th Avenue, and not drop one percentage point in the polls. I might just go piss on the altar at St. Patrick’s Cathedral after this segment, and my people would bottle it up and sell it as holy water.” Donald trump is 74 and has never had his ego, lying or propensity to defraud held to account. There is currently another thread "Just how gullible are Trumpists anyway?" If trump gets charged with anything it will be labeled a political hatchet job. Who thinks his trumpists won't believe it? Does anyone believe FOX will start telling the truth about such charges?

Yet there is no push-back from republicans. Contrary to claims that republicans are becoming more moderate. The GOP is so far out on the bell curve their center is over the horizon.

Well there hasn't been any charges against trump filed yet. But there has been several reports that they are getting closer: ‘He Knows Close to Everything’: New York Prosecutors Zero in on Trump Organization’s CFO

Its a 1.2 to $4.8 trillion industry in the US already. The praying business is expensive.. Especially with all the recent mass shootings.

trump is showing signs that his ego is returning absent any charges from the NYNY prosecutors office. The power of his force in the GOP is strong. It could get bloody. I'm rooting for the old party stalwarts.

All a part of the GOP I've got mine, screw you, cultural wars mindset.

Just god punishing coal miners for supporting Lucifer.

I hope so a strong and reasoned opposition is necessary to keep government honest. The GOP needs a 1/2 dozen John McCains and Adam Kinzingers. Whats wrong with modern type warriors with a softer side? I take it you haven't seen the new Old Spice commercials.