All_Pro_Bills

What needs to be explained is why did one specific officer decide opening fire was justified because of imminent danger while the other officers on the scene did not? We've heard the explanation from the officer that fired his weapon but what explanation did the others provide for holding fire? Was their assessment that they were in no immediate danger? If the officer firing the weapon acted responsibility than what does that say about those that choose to hold fire? What drives me crazy about all the point made about the "rioters" here and elsewhere is what stopped them from going on and taking over the building, burning it to the ground, and killing or injuring anyone that got in their way? Not a single question or answer. Other than "divine intervention" interceding and instructing the rioters to leave the building and go home what was it? It wasn't the police on the scene, there was no military or national guard. My gut says a group of some 100K protesters encountering token resistance from an under-staffed Capitol Police detail assigned that day that were intent on destruction would have caused a lot more damage and most likely would not have been stopped if they had that in mind.

De-fund and eliminate skeptics and dissenters. That's standard policy on a lot of issues. Then define the consensus without their participation in the count. But If assorted environmental activists think the temperature is going to keep rising and we're doomed then why aren't they all moving to central Canada or the Rockies to get away from the heat and the rising ocean? Instead they all live along the east and west coasts in low-lying urban areas. Which makes them phonies.

Just look at the clinical trial results for efficacy and safety, and FDA comments, warnings, and restrictions and report back to us. For bonus points, look at the real world data on use on patients. Oh, I'm not an MD, but I do work with and analyze clinical trial data and patient information such as electronic health records, prescription data, claim and hospitalization data so I think its valid for me to claim some level of "expert" status. A lot of what the CDC puts out on COVID comes my organization.

I saw he's in isolation at the White House and is receiving treatment with Pfizer's Paxlovid. I'm curious why his doctor's didn't use Regeneron's Regen-COV MAB combo injection which I think is much more effective and certainly much safer treatment. Many taking Paxlovid have reported a second infection from the virus after doing a course of treatment and then somehow becoming re-infecting. Plus Paxlovid has lots of warnings about adverse reactions when used in patients on other medications.

He's got his finger on the button and he's mentally unstable. This requires a battery of mental tests and potential 25th amendment removal from office by the cabinet. It's urgent that they act. Its a serious matter of national security. Where did we hear that before? And why are these same voices now silent when its obvious the President is a couple cans short of a six pack upstairs? The other problem is the people composing the cabinet are more mentally impaired and delusional than Joe. Its a real 3-ring circus. I can't wait to see the season finale of "Joe and his Clueless Clucks Destroy the World" on Hulu.

First, none of this has anything to do with what I want or what I don't want. We have family of Ukrainian descent (my sister-in-law) and we've pitched in to help at the church with time and money for aid shipments. So I'm hardly what others here suggest as some sort of Russian sympathizer or asset because I'm not buying into the propaganda about how well and great this war is going. And when somebody responds with some"Putin" reference I don't know whether to laugh or cry. There's a lot of needless death and suffering. That's my base case here. But this conflict started back in 2014. When the State department's neocon extraordinaire Victoria Nuland and the CIA engineered the coup in 2014. In 2016 Trump's in, she's out and a balance of power back-and-forth is in place. In 2020 Biden's in and she's back in the club. Under-secretary for Blinken assigned to finish the job. To fast-forward to today, in my view this war is already lost But Washington refuses to allow Zelensky to sit down and discuss peace terms. Europe is a disaster, It should be pointed out these are the same cast of characters that FUBAR'd every single one of these regime change operations over the past 25+ years and its almost a guarantee this one is also going to end in abject failure. If the US had clearly stated there are no plans to put missiles in Ukraine or to advance the NATO alliance towards their border none of this would have happened. But the US didn't say that because that's absolutely the objective. What you might be distracted from here is the big picture of changing alliances and transfer of power among the global players. Do you really believe the US is playing from a position of strength? Look at Biden's recent trip for clues. The body language and how he came off as weak and begging for the Saudi's to increase oil output. And he came away with nothing. They did everything short of just laughing in his face. This week Putin follows up with his visit. Don't be surprised if Putin along with Xi eventually broker an armistice or peace deal between long time adversaries Iran and Saudi Arabia. That will be a real kick in the toolbox for the US State Department. The balance of power is shifting away from the US and these weak and ineffective leaders and constant threats of violence and military intervention and sanctions are accelerating the process as the world is looking for the exit ramp.

I think clearly knowing your taking actions that will lead to a conflict is equivalent to staring a conflict. And I'm not talking about the Ukrainians.

I'm in a pretty energy efficient home and have cut back a lot on driving but I'm not sure exactly how big my direct or indirect footprint is but I expect its a lot smaller than the government officials, billionaires, and assorted activists telling us all we have to cut back on energy consumption and carbon emissions. My suggestion to them is, you first, and enough of this leading from the rear. So park those planes, dock those yachts, and cancel those conferences and resort destination vacations, and trade in those 40 room mansions and gas guzzling giants SUV's and sports cars for something more modest. My temperament is that until they put some skin in the game they can all F off.

You know who else but its obvious you're unable to objectively view this conflict and as a result are against any peaceful compromise.

The reality is no country is totally self-sufficient. Even if the US or Europe were "energy independent" they'd still be dependent on other countries for a long list of other primary inputs or finished goods. Maybe a system where a matrix of co-dependencies between countries would imposes the need for cooperation and a better path to peace and compromise? My assessment of the current insanity is there was very little effort from all involves parties to avoid hostilities because nobody around the table was willing to yield an inch and consider the consequences a conflict would bring and how it might impact their mutual and domestic interests. But here we are. The world is a mess and headed to getting messier. I say this as a subscriber to the Edwin Starr school of War.

The high point of her time in office was chasing out Amazon's proposed East Coast HQ. Socialist hate people with jobs that make real products and provide real services. Potential for prosperity and improved living standards is dangerous.

I agree that sex and gender identity are different. And people are free to identify as they choose. But I'm also free to believe that one is reality and the other is an illusion. And be free from the judgments of others that suggest my conclusions make me a bad person. You think what you want and I'll think what I want. That seems fair.

Compromise while acceptable to the majority in the middle 95% on the specific "rules" is unexceptionable to activists mainly because that would result in the issue being resolved. Activists don't want issues resolved as that results in a loss of power or potential to acquire power. That's why crusades like end poverty, end homelessness, end racism, end illiteracy, end hunger, end un-perforated toilet paper, or end whatever never end anything because that eliminates the need for the group to exist.

You're engaging in wild speculation. There's absolutely no evidence that any military units were waiting for instructions from Trump or anyone else to intercede with the election certification or to "take over" the government. Tell us from your many "credible" sources, what branch of the services from what base and what units under who's command were awaiting the go signal?

Did it ever occur to you that Chinese influence peddling, what they refer to as "elite capture" is not the monopoly of any single person or entity? Spread across our country and society. And no single entity or person has the exclusive rights on shilling for China. Their influence is everywhere, both parties, in social media companies, Hollywood and entertainment, sports (particularly the NBA), national news organizations, in grant monies to universities, public and private research facilities and organizations. You can cite all the examples you want about Trump but that doesn't exonerate anybody else from being in on the deal.

And I'm the one sniffing glue! Wow. Power to the people? Sure if you mean by the people the rich and powerful political elite and global oligarchs. Those people, yeah power to them. To the average citizen. Not so much. This administration is making life for "the people" far more difficult in every way possible. And what's the deal here? You're obsessed with Putin. Billsy is obsessed with Trump. Maybe you two should start dating?

My savior? LMAO. You are the idiot. A delusional idiot. Look at all the comical and mythical beliefs you constantly defend. You should grow up, get a job, and find some purpose.

There are way too many narcissists with an over-inflated opinion of themselves out on social media. Maybe this person scores a 3 out of 10 she might be able cook spaghetti. Serve up some decent meatballs with it and the score goes to 4. Make a decent homemade pizza and some wings?

That's how the participation trophy generation rolls! Every time I read this topic title I laugh. Because it sounds like the name of some touring ice show.

First rule of war. Don't believe your own propaganda. Lots of dead civilians and soldiers would disagree with your assessment of "winning". You should talk with some real life Ukrainians like I have such as my sister-in-law and her family along with people from their church we met while volunteering to help with aid packages and donations and get a different perspective than the ain't war great idea. They also have a lot of insights and opinions of their government which differ greatly from the "democracy" story you're swallowing hook, line, and sinker. You might want to ask yourself, "what do I really know?". Not much really.

Putting your allegiance behind the Democrats here is like sitting in a room full of dynamite with the fuse lit so laughing isn't an appropriate response. Running as fast as you can away from it all would be a better course of action. But have at it. The economy is cratering and at the end of the day that's all anybody is going to care about. Poor Joe's mind is deteriorating at an accelerating rate so he's not going to last through the end of the year. He might be gone before the Summer is over. Before he causes too much more damage to everything. Kamala will take over. All the usually suspects will celebrate the coronationof a WOC to the top job. And then reality will set in. That's all going to be quite a hoot. I'll be prepared. Will you?

Thankfully our new leadership is doing a much better job. You must be proud. Did you get your check from Xi this month?

Thanks you Dr Freud.

On Friday I listened to an interview with some political strategist, the name I can't recall, and their take on Trump was he isn't going to run in 2024 because there is no evidence of an organization or plan to develop an organization necessary to manage and run such a campaign. And until there are signs of this the smart bet is he isn't running. And rather than run, has decided to play the role of some power broker. In that capacity he'd be free to annoy the opposition, whether the Democrats or the Republican establishment, as much as is possible.

I think the difference is perspective. Biden is seen as dealing from a position of weakness. Trump was not. Biden's earlier tough talk calling the Saudi's a pariah state in response to the brutal and savage Khashoggi murder that every Middle East observer knew was ordered at the highest levels while also knowing nothing would be done about it. And now due to high oil and gasoline prices, suddenly forced to go begging for an increase in oil output due to mainly self-inflicted damage caused by bad policy. And seeming to come away hat in hand. Not a good look. Trump expressing a desire to strengthen and renew relationships whether just optics or a true intention. Watch for further humiliation as Putin makes the rounds after Biden's Middle East visit. Its guaranteed his trip will be more productive than President Biden's. The fundamental problem we face is way too many countries are pivoting towards alliances with Russia and China along with non-US controlled organizations because for whatever reason they may have, they view the U.S. as an increasingly unreliable partner and an Empire in decline.