Phil1111

Agree, hence trump's rising popularity in the battle for the poorly educated, below a May 9th poll: Biden will have to win three, perhaps four of these battles. In other news DJT stock was saved by Russian cash His stock is up 267% in the last six months and now has a market cap of 7.64 billion. Trump's share of that is about $5 billion. No word yet as to who is driving up the price of DJT stock. DJT stock had revenue of $4.1 million in revenue last year.

IMO politicians and corruption hasn't changed since early civilization. Taxation laws has certainly stratified incomes in some western countries. The internet and 24 hour news has opened up new almost unlimited sources of news. It has also allowed some to surround themselves with ideological self fulfilling news sources.

An IRS audit has revealed that Trump enterprises has taken tax deductions twice for the same costs on a Chicago skyscraper. He likely owes $100 million for the little scam. But its not all bad. He told his lawyers to stall till after January 21st. That he'd make it right and instead get a $100 mill payment.

"So looks like we now know the cost of a Clarence Thomas ruling AND the price of a Trump decision" Nah. thats just the book cover. Wait till people open the book to find billions in other transactions. Like a Saudi nuclear deal. A Ukrainian deal, A NATO deal. Perhaps is the buyer is generous enough a two for one Ukrainian-NATO deal. Then much much more. Chief Justice Thomas has just stated “My wife and I, the last two or three years, just(hate) the nastiness and the lies,” said Justice Thomas, who did not specify what he was referring to in addressing a full ballroom of lawyers and judges gathered for a judicial conference in Alabama. “There’s certainly been a lot of negativity in our lives, my wife and I, over the last few years, but we choose not to focus on it.” Instead they have chosen to focus upon the warmth and generosity of their many old and new friends. He went on to say “You don’t get to prevent people from doing horrible things or saying horrible things,” the justice said. “But one, you have to understand and accept the fact that they don’t, they can’t change you unless you permit that.” Such a strong willed man! Not influenced at all by criticism or a fiduciary duty to integrity.

Oh yeah. Take a cheap shot at a Black woman just because Black people like sex more than White people and Orange people.

Nah! He'll be just like daddy.

Merica, everyone is equal before the law. Finland, Home of the $103,000 Speeding Ticket "in Finland, some traffic fines, as well as fines for shoplifting and violating securities-exchange laws, are assessed based on earnings...Reima Kuisla, a Finnish businessman, was recently caught going 65 miles per hour in a 50 zone in his home country...they pinged a federal taxpayer database to determine his income, consulted their handbook, and arrived at the amount that he was required to pay: €54,000." Yeah, equal justice for all.Did everyone hear about the judge that trump appointed in the documents case. Now postponing the trial indefinably and the MAGA base screams that justice is unfair.

Completely agree. I think the large numbers of immigrants has diluted the effects of Jebus.

Canada ain't so special. "Oh Canada Our home and native land... God keep our land glorious and free." Then there is the whole religion think of have a UK "King" and the constitutional monarchy in Canada's business. At least the US had a party and did away with that b.s.

That would be stele, scrolls, or perhaps a couple codex. A learned man like Keith likely has several of each in his library. Most likely next to his book Roman Battle Tactics.

Italy has just declared a "national emergency" because of a falling population. No word yet about Japan and when asked about Russia's falling and ageing population. Putin replied its a good thing because it provides Lebensraum for remaining Russians

All of the Arab states bordering Israel immediately attacked Israel when the state was founded. Subsequently Israel made peace with them. Subsequently in 1967 and 1973 Israel was attacked again Again Israel made peace with them subsequently giving the occupied Egyptian land back. Originally the Palestinians had many Arab states supporting them. Today they have little or no support. None of the wars were initiated by the stateless Palestinians themselves The main reason is that Iran is using its proxy government Hamas to further its stated objective of destroying Israel. To kill every Jew. The other Arab states recognize the danger of Iranian proxy armies. They have now turned down Palestinian support because of Hamas and Hezbollah. More recently Houthi rebels have fought a war with Saudi Arabia. Turning the Saudis towards recognizing Israel. All to counter Iran. So Gaza has Hamas which most countries consider a terrorist organization with no authority. Few Gaza Palestinians support Hamas. But because of oppression most polls have shown support for the Hamas attack. On the west bank the PA is seen as completely corrupt. Their support undercut by the actions of the Israel government. Mostly from the Netanyahu right wing parties. The Palestinian people in general have nothing wrong. They have been pawns of corrupt leaders, foreign governments, Israel and religion. I agree the solution isn't easy. The absence of political leadership will allow this to continue. Even if Gaza is rebuilt, until they make peace with Israel their plight will go on. They absolutely will continue to be a stateless people until they turn their backs on Iranian influence. In addition the control of the religious right parties on the Israeli government needs to end. Perhaps a hard line from the US is necessary. i.e. Force an end to illegal west bank Israeli settlements. Get the corruption out of the PA and ban Iranian influenced parties and players. By withholding aid until Israel realized this is an endless unwinnable war. All of the major Israeli newspapers have recently carried a story almost identical to this one: "Netanyahu prefers weakened Hamas in Gaza to secure power and avoid recognition of alternatives by the international community" If a international peace force that builds a Palestinian state post war "This will also lead directly to the dissolution of the Ben-Gvir-Smotrich-Netanyahu government. This shows the rationale that led Smotrich to declare in 2015 that "Hamas is an asset" and that Netanyahu said at the Likud party meeting in 2019 that we should support the strengthening of Hamas. These ideologies have not changed at all since October 2023"

Its a republican conspiracy. Conspiracy theories that are anti-science is helping. Putin is doing his best as are the proxies of Iranian mullahs.

I meant shutting down the nuclear power plants is expensive and the overall transition to clean energy has been expensive to German consumers. The wholesale price of electricity in Germany is almost twice that of the US Initial coal use expanded as your charts show and now "Berlin has agreed to spend €16 billion to build four major natural gas plants to meet electricity demand in a major overhaul of the country's energy grid.... and ...Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party and the economy minister, Green Party politician Robert Habeck have stated that "Nuclear energy is over." These new gas plants are solely intended to bridge over to a completely renewable grid bo 2038.

Marco Rubio just did an interview on I24 the Israeli 24 hour news channel. He talked about the pro-palestinian protests on universities in the US. He stated that the reason for them is that the world wide left has seized control of teaching at these universities. That all these protestors believe Israel doesn't have a right to exist. That they are a part of a worldwide anti Jewish conspiracy by the left. That education at these universities has been corrupted by the radial left. Should sell good in Israel and the MAGA base.

When your basic defense of conduct is that the whole system is corrupt. When your base believes that cops, courts, government, judges and any tribe except yours are out to get you. It all makes sense.

Meanwhile Germany is attempting to jump past nuclear to a renewable future. Its expensive and coal use has temporarily increased. They just shut down seven coal fired plants. The current government wants to end coal use in six years and has legislation requiring it in 14 years.

Oh he understands it. Micheal Flynn, our own SC Brent understand it. But it doesn't seem to make any difference. Republicans in the house and senate also have to swear an oath to the constitution. Beyond that is the deafening silence that republicans have when trump states that he won't honor the next vote.

After covid, inflation, wars, etc. The world needs a laugh. It used to be that everyone wanted to emigrate to America. Then the whole world hated America. Finally the world will be able to laugh with America. Meanwhile "It has become the topic of the season at Washington dinner parties and receptions. Where would you go if it really happens? Portugal, says a former member of Congress. Australia, says a former agency director. Canada, says a Biden administration official. France, says a liberal columnist. Poland, says a former investigator. They’re joking. Sort of. At least in most cases. It’s a gallows humor with a dark edge. Much of official Washington is bracing for the possibility that former President Donald J. Trump really could return — this time with “retribution” as his avowed mission,"

Noem has now claimed she killed her puppy and the defenseless goat the same day to "protect people". In a Sunday interview she went on to say that Commander, President Biden's dog should also have been killed for protecting the president. Next thing you know she will say that little kittens should be killed! A new poll finds that every time she calls out for the killing of a pet. Her popularity among republicans and trump goes up three points.

Beauty, brilliant. I'd hate to see the orange fraud change his colors. Its a public service to separate trump supporters from their money.

Agree stupid owner equates to a stupid dog. Cesar Millan is supposedly worth $20 million all earned through his dog training empire. Then there are endless You-tube videos on training dogs.

So a match made in heaven!. ....Well an evangelical heaven anyway.

They believe that Biden is too supportive of Israel. Forgetting that Trump approved the move of the US embassy to Jerusalem. Trump loves Netanyahu and he authorized US support of the expansion of Jewish settlements in the west bank They have a poor understanding of US policy.

OK I wonder how much time she spent training her dog before she took him into the field. Did she take him to a school, to a dog trainer? At 14 months that would have been its very first time in the field. Then for her to admit she "hated" the 14 month old dog that still would have had weight to gain. Still needed time to fully mature. It all shows a callousness, an inner cruelty and lack of understanding of a dogs developmental needs. Ninety nine percent of dog owners that were out to get a pure hunting dog. Would have adopted it out after two full seasons if it showed no promise or abilities. Another family could have had a wonderful pet. She's probably a good fit for a Trump VP.