All_Pro_Bills

Good leaders in business or government don't make or except excuses for failure to meet goals. And that's an excuse. They controlled the White House and both houses of Congress from Jan 2021 to Jan 2023? There's no excuse for not facilitating and negotiating some reasonable solution.

The "best" administration in history at establishing the highest level of incompetence possible and executing bad policy resulting in terrible outcomes at high cost. The Biden 2020 campaign theme should have been the line Ferrell and Riley in Step Brothers announced when arriving for their job interview, "We're here to f$$k things up!"

A clever story brought to you by somebody that voted for a guy that can't turn a door knob to open a door to exit a room. Its like watching one of those robo-vacs that keeps banging into the wall over and over.

Answering the question isn't difficult but its impossible. Although this quote below is specifically addressing the mindset of journalists its a simple explanation about the mindset of posters too. It sounds about right to me (other than the use of pronouns "she" and "he" which implies in the example the she is objective and the he is subjective). "decision-making expert Julia Galef identifies two mindsets that people can adopt: “the soldier” and “the scout.” The scout is the epitome of the traditional reporter. She wants to understand. She wants an accurate picture of the situation, and she works hard to be unblinkered by ideological biases and motivated reasoning. By contrast, the soldier just wants to win. He doesn’t want to understand the other side, and he’s only interested in information that helps him defeat the enemy. Most progressive journalists see themselves as soldiers. They see the world in us versus them terms, and they don’t want to do anything that might be construed as helping the other side. Skeptical reporting of a claim of racism might be used by political opponents to say racism isn’t real. Credible reporting on the lab-leak theory means admitting Trump might have been right about something. Neither can be tolerated." Soldiers will dodge or ignore the question. A scout would answer it. Your dealing with a soldier for the cause so name, rank, and serial number only. That's also why debate and reason can be futile and senseless.

Gets the viewers. Maybe next week they can do a 90 minute segment on Biden wandering around the White House trying to figure out which door is for the bathroom and how the hell does the damn thing open? All while he's whispering and looking at the ceiling thinking he sees ghosts. That would be riveting entertainment.

I just don't see how Biden is going to be running for re-election in 2024. I'm waiting for the appropriate moment when the party leadership makes the call to the bullpen. The payoff and influence story is not going away. Add the recent revelation that former CIA officials, former Deputy Director Morell. admitted they communicated directly with the Biden Campaign, wanted Biden to win, and orchestrated a (false) story about Russia being behind Hunter Biden’s laptop. The testimony and e-mail trail implicates Secretary of State Blinkin as a co-conspirator while working in the Biden campaign. Sounds like clear election interference, campaign law violations, and abuse of power which I'm sure will go unpunished. John Brennan will provide statements on his role in all of this today to the House committee. A huge story but you wouldn't know that given the lack of media coverage. Without the ability to block House hearings and investigations they can't hide it forever. When it reaches critical mass, Joe get thrown overboard and the players attempt to dis-associate themselves. Watch and wait for it.

I didn't watch this event because I'm convinced electing Trump in 2024 is not the answer to the country's problems. I think the answer to your question is because the option presented to the voters in the 2020 general election was a lot worse. That option was Biden/Harris. But voters didn't seem to mind backing a lifetime grifter that takes payoffs and influence money from foreign entities. And now we have a President in name only, a front man for the cameras as somebody else from Team Obama runs the White House and sets policy. A palace coup in action. The sad part of it is that everybody in Washington knows it, but nobody says or does anything about it. The moral of the story is as long as the intelligence community and the corporate and military war establishment are happy all is well in DC.

The biggest takeaway on the story for me is that if you're a customer of American national network news, depending on them for your sole source "information", then you don't even know this story exists. They've invoked the cone of silence once again on another story damaging to the regime. An opportunity to laugh yourself to death can be found by envisioning how much coverage it would get if the other guy did it. Funny still will be anyone suggesting to me that everything on the up and up with coverage. That's the biggest joke.

Nothing scares power centers more than the free exchange of ideas. Whether its ideas from the left or the right or somewhere in the middle and if you agree with the opinions and views expressed or not that's the lessor of concerns for the regime. Their fear is civil debate and free exchange of ideas, opinions, and facts gets people thinking. Worse yet, employing critical thinking and reasoning and logic. With leads to questioning and critiquing. Or worse people finding out what they're thinking is what everyone else is thinking too. The government doesn't want thinkers that might question or critique their actions, motives, or policies. They want obedient citizens that are just smart enough to understand a couple talking points so they can pull the correct lever in the voting booth every 2, 4, and 6 years. Otherwise, no independent thoughts or ideas allowed. To maintain power and continue hoodwinking the public, they need to tell you want to think and provide your opinions. Free expression is the best disinfectant for bad leadership. That's what keeps them up at night.

If you're paying attention you might notice what a fine and outstanding job the Biden administration is doing to "let the republic fail" all by themselves. No help is required. And what you and the rest of the warmongers don't get is that in the current version of that historical 1776 event most of the world views us as the British. Seeing and speaking the truth and reality is not supporting some foreign adversary, its called self-awareness.

The thing with Crusades is they can never achieve their goals and objectives because doing so puts those folks running the operation out of work. And attending lots of conferences with free Shrimp and Lobster to hear like minded grifters grumble about some issue that gets you government grants, donations from lobbyists, or other contributions beats getting a real job where you need to produce results or deliver products and services people are willing to pay for in exchange. So solve problems like world hunger, poverty, illiteracy, or why weeds grow back no matter how many times you spray, pull, or cut them down. If you make some progress keep moving the goal posts or pick something impossible to accomplish like stopping the Earth's climate from changing like it has for at least several hundred million years and will continue to do with or without your help. Maybe start a movement demanding the end to non-perforated toilet paper? There's something we can rally around. Picket Scott headquarters. Maybe you can shake them down for cash or get them to establish a DEI program?

So pro-death instead? The majority of voters/citizens support reasonable rules around abortions such as up to 15 weeks of pregnancy, considerations for the life of the mother, and rules around rape and in cest (why is that word censored here?) Compromise and intelligent discussion should be easy. But its not. Because even the simplest of things is politicized and agreeing to anything on the abortion issue would eliminate the biggest of very few issues Democrats can carry into the next election cycle.

Red state like California with the biggest number of drug infested homeless encampments popping up everywhere.

Peace through constant engagement in warfare. Yes! Thank you for that public service announcement. We now return our audience to reality.

I have heard of Bolton. He's a big neocon war instigator and advocate most recently seen in Taiwan meeting with government officials there to stir up trouble with mainland China. Why engage in supporting one unwinnable war when you can have two or three? What I can't figure is how anyone assessing the current situation can conclude the war in Ukraine has provided any positive outcomes for our country. Our standing with allies and enemies alike has declined. Our leader is a feeble old fool fronting as President for some person(s) behind the scenes setting policy. A palace coup in progress. Every policy initiate domestic and international is a failure. Russia, China, Iran, India, and others have formed solid alliances. Both economic and military. Many countries are contemplating an exit from the dollar system because of concerns with sanctions and asset seizures if they anger Washington. Something they would have never entertained before. I can't think of a single country where our strategic relations are better.

That's a weak Constitutional argument and likely any Federal court, specifically the Supreme Court would rule against the administration. If that's their best play call at this point in the game they're in big trouble. The 14th Amendment, Section 4 references the validity of the debt but nothing about issuing debt or any power of the executive branch. Section 5 states "The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. But the White House doesn't see the need to negotiate with Congress even through the "out" they cite stipulates the power of the Article rests with Congress. The power to issue debt rests with Congress under Article One, section 8 of the Constitution. "To borrow money on the credit of the United States".

The 1970's. Good times! Re-boot the Death Wish series with woke Hollywood replacing tough guy Charles Bronson with trans sensation Dylan Mulvaney. The story opens with rioters attacking a Bud Light truck and in response they get lit up by the lead actor. Mercilessly killing them all for acts of toxic masculinity.

Truth is the ruling US intelligence and military establishment state, regardless of what administration plays the role of window dressing, doesn't like these socialist movements or idealists in resource rich countries overseas. Ideas such as nationalization of a countries resources can make it more difficult to employ the the US corporate sector and Washington's intelligence services for plundering the mineral and natural resources of these countries.

What history? Lots of people make all kinds of references to similarities to the 1930's prior to World War Two and Hitler to justify the use of force without much thinking going into the decision. The argument is we need to make sure the next Hitler is stopped. But the future is uncertain and you can't be sure actions will lead to better or worse outcomes. What if it leads to escalations that will end life on the planet? I'd also argue the current situation is more similar to around 1914 Pre-World War One. Alliances and treaties requiring action triggered a world war because of the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. The killing of an Austrian figure who was no concern of the United States and much of Europe. Nonetheless, war ensued with millions dead over one person's death which had no relevance to most.

That's pretty much it but getting some people to understand what was a clearly articulated and understood position prior to the war is an exercise in futility. As quoted in an acclaimed movie starring Paul Newman, "What we got here is a failure to communicate".

So let's take Canada. Let's define a simple hypothetical situation that will test your objective thinking skills. Let's see how it goes. Let's take Canada. If Canada decided to host Chinese troops and missile systems in Fort Erie how would Washington and Americans in general react? How would you view this situation? 1) Say this is unacceptable and demand action to remove the threat (the choice Russia made). 2) Let it be because Canada is an independent country that can do whatever they want (the choice most here think Russia should have taken).

The original question is simple to answer.. All you need to do is listen to or read the statements made by Russian leadership before they attacked. And review the concerns and "red lines" they expressed. You don't have to agree with them or accept they're true or justified from our perspective. Just objectively comprehend that its what they stated and its what they believe. In summary, they don't want US and NATO troops on their doorstep. That's it. But on this board these types of questions are a trap. As you've already changed the question. The original question was please explain why the Russians have any reason for what they are doing in Ukraine". You're suggesting anyone with the ability of articulating and comprehending their reasoning automatically approves of and condones their actions. Those are actually two different things. Understanding and approval. They're two different conversations.

I find that person to be a pathetic excuse for a human being and the story incredulous. Do these virtue signally woke morons truly have that little self-respect and regard for themselves? Or do they really believe their own BS? Their obsession to the nutty oppressor/victim ideology they subscribe to is on the same extreme level as the fanatical beliefs of those Christian fundamentalists excluding God (they substitute "The State" for God). As for these perps, I don't buy the automatically used behavioral issues narrative. Reality is you can't be that "mentally ill" to consistently every time pick on victims that you assess either won't put up a fight or that you can physically overpower if it comes to that situation. Notice how they never pick on somebody that can kick their ass into the next time zone if they try to pull off their harassment routine. That implies rational thinking applied in a malicious manner.

100% certain not one of these pompous progressive story tellers ever ride the subway or public transportation. No skin in the game and free to virtue signal while other people are victimized. No protests for them. Their solution to everything is chaos and word games

Dems will manufacture some crsis and loosen mail in voting rules in contested states where they control the ability to set voter validation and counting procedures. Like 2020, if you can't beat 'em, then cheat 'em. The lesson: stick with what works.