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Do you think this is why the Dems have shut down the government? To impact SNAP benefits and reduce access to groceries? It tracks with Harris fear-mongering on COVID vaccines at the height of the pandemic.

Geo Clooney, powerful, wealthy influencer of Democrats, you’re up. https://nypost.com/2025/10/26/world-news/ghislaine-maxwell-claimed-she-performed-sex-act-on-george-clooney-virginia-giuffres-memoir-alleges/

He did kick those Russian diplomats out on December 29, 2016. Sure, it was about 20 minutes before he left office, but it was a powerful, powerful statement.

Have they counted the ballots in the U-Haul box under the card table at the back of Buenos Aires Senior Center yet?

Yes. Pretending corporations steer clear of Dem political wrath by taking a hard, moral stand would be silly. Let’s not do that. Or that it simply made sense to donate in improving the WH for the greater good, which is good business generally.

It's almost a prerequisite for democrat AGs in NYS.

I am seeing criticism of the selection because there was no exhaustive search, one quoted individual who is trying to be optimistic, one (potential cowardly lion) who speaks anonymously and references a “gut punch” and, and general concerns about politicization of science. As for accepting the statements on the most respected scientists and publications, I would love to trust without question. I don’t do that anymore after learning our governments most respected scientists apparently participated in dangerous research, partnering with hostile foreign govts, and likely allowed a very dangerous virus to escape a lab and bring the world to its knees. I can understand the desire to see a thorough search and placement of a vetted individual, but as others have pointed out, this isn’t all that unusual at all. We both agree to hope he’s honorable, qualified and successful in his role, yes?

I can understand how difficult this must be for her. I do wonder what Chelser's dad feels more badly about--that he didn't spend more time in the East Wing, or more time in Monica Lewinsky?

That could be the larger problem as you see it. The problem here seems to be an attempt at deception by members of the Canadian government and the fallout that has ensued.

I never really have an issue with a political campaign using a song to generate excitement, but some artists take issue with it. I think we need to defer to the Ronald Reagan Foundation who has a much different take than you do. And yikes...$75,000,000 in ad buys to influence the American political system? Less than the Russians, I suppose, but still. https://www.reaganfoundation.org/ Continuing his legacy.
 Sharing his principles. As the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan, we are charged with advancing his legacy and principles – individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride.

I admit I was more comfortable when the world class grifter and his family established very close connections to our adversaries in China and targeted a single Ukrainian to run cover for a president's addict son, and a billion dollars in hush money. Still, what specifically are you calling out with respect to your comment that he is "not qualified for this position"? I'd think the position is largely administrative, overseeing a team, a budget just shy of a billion dollars, and an awful lot of moving parts.

4thy and crew like their authoritarians in blue.

It was your contention that the $376m was well spent on wallpaper and basketball courts, not mine. I was just thinking about the history and tradition associated with the WH tennis courts. It just seemed like a ton of money spent in our house, and that’s before it’s adjusted for inflation. I’d think there was more to it than just the very important basketball court, but I would definitely bet there were some well-connected corporations and individuals with ties to the party in power making a boatload of money on the remodel. I think the latest talking point offered, that current and future First Ladies/Gentlemen have to work on old card tables in an abandoned maintenance room with leaky pipes in the basement of the West Wing is pretty silly, to be honest. I’m not a big fan of Dr Jill’s contributions, but beyond that there’s a place for all.

$376m for some interior decorations and a basketball court paid for by the people? In 2010? It really sounds like fiscal irresponsibility was the real issue. Btw, I didn’t think to be upset about that at the time, but can you imagine the history associated with that tennis court?

Classic liberal perspective—vote for the guy (and his successor) who seemed hell-bent on embracing illegal immigration and disregarding the notion of sovereign borders, but you run to town hall demanding to see the building permit paperwork when a guy wants to throw a little rumpus room off the side of the house. Odd priorities imo.

Man, how bad were your middle school dances? Let it go, it was along time ago!

Got my flu shot, got the pneumonia shot as well. Haven’t had the flu shot the past few years but jumped back in. I had the first shingles shot. Never went due second but probably will. My understanding is shingles is pretty nasty.

I can understand that perspective, at least the preferring not to cast a vote for Trump. I'll always recall where I was when Trump declared, rolling my eyes and thinking "What's happening here?" and to be candid, I found his pre-presidential persona to be much more WWE than grifter/conman. We used to watch The Apprentice as a family and enjoyed it for what it was. What's ironic to me is that all the warning signs were missed when W Bush was accused of fabricating intelligence, leading the US into a war that lefts millions dead and injured, and when his time in office ended, here's what we got: Somehow, someway, all was forgiven by the party that replaced him. The war criminal president suddenly became ole Grampa George, lovable artist and friend to Michelle and Barrack who didn't care so much about that whole war criminal thing. Meanwhile, I thought it interesting that the party of Reagan would look to trot out yet another Bush as a serious, yet ultimately lesser candidate, matched up against the Dems candidate....another, ultimately lesser, Clinton. I think there is a lot of truth to the concern about grifts and con-people, but we probably disagree on where to look first to find it.

You have to acknowledge their willingness to completely abandon their integrity and hold the company line on this subject. It’s the Biden Cognitive Analysis equivalent of the flat earth society.

Pretty close to your perspective, I’d bet. I’d prefer to see the money go to other causes…cancer research, children’s charities, that sort of thing. But it’s not my money, not my cause and in the end, if there wasn’t a ruckus being raised I wouldn’t know it was happening. I’m a sucker for old buildings especially with historic significance, I I was lucky enough to see the Roosevelt Pool in the NYS governors mansion many years ago and it was very cool and awe-inspiring. I’d hate to see that building torn down.

If Obama ran surveillance operations against his opponents, exposed some poor filmmaker to the wrath of radical Muslims by lying about the assault on Benghazi, knew the origins of the Russian hookers story but decided not to tell you, allowed his Sec of State to act incredibly recklessly with classified material, allowed his VP to take/maintain/recklessly handle classified material at home, caged children and looked the other when Vlad annexed Crimea… He would still be as popular as ever with liberals.

I don’t even want to think about what happens if he’s coronated, I’ll tell you that much. His numbers will be the roof, yet at what cost? Knights riding around on horses, poor Fergie relegated to serfdom. And the trumpets, all the trumpets.

Sure, maybe, and in that regard it's a good strategy if it works. It's pretty likely the roads were shut down for political purposes as well, to give Newsome a platform to tell his story. That's politics. As for 'it happens all the time', all that I did was share a quote from the article you linked. The guy could be lying, or he could be exaggerating, or he could be telling the truth.

I care about the political process, but it seems to me one, consistent reasonable process that both parties can agree on doesn't exist. As a result, many people don't trust the process, and at best, hold their nose and hope for the best when their party holds power, and get upset when their party is out. Most people, however, dial out, recognizing there really isn't a lot they can do about it besides casting their vote. A constant phrase you see is 'whataboutism', which is a way of avoiding a conversation on the larger issue because it exposes hypocrisy. The lack of trust in the system is well-earned imo, and here we are. In this case, you point out the SC seems poised to agree with the WH perspective. Is the SC not part of the process? edit: Oops, I missed your second post, wherein you indicated you fault the SC.

Why did they change the story from the mid-1970s to the Clinton years? Honestly Frank, seems to me the producer felt like he/she could tell a better story than the guy who actually lived it.