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What’s up with Tim Kaine? The guy looks like he just licked an electric fence. As for anyone owning anyone else, it appears it followed the usual dog and pony show kabuki theater model of these things. Plenty of fake outrage, plenty of uncivil behavior by people most Americans consistently distrust, and only one pretend representative of the Native American tribes that once called this land their own.

Interestingly, he will be judged by those in Congress—people who live off the govt dime, never saw a dollar they wouldn’t spend, borrow from a trust fund, or otherwise seize—and who’ve run up a debt that is beyond comprehension.

My assumption was you had seen or read something from an official source (California Dept of Insurance, governors office, etc) raising the alarm on this looming crisis. Were you just speculating or guessing? Your “fine print” comments lead to that conclusion. If so, I feel like your comments are blendavious and might lead to confusion.

He wished you all his best and then you insulted him. We’re trying to get back to joy here, but you have to do your part.

How does the fact that the fire was set by an arsonist potentially limit or negate compensation to homeowners from their insurance companies?

Some believe this is even more evidence of his mental acuity and overall fitness for the job. My word as an internet poster.

As opposed to what happened with Russia/Ukraine under Biden’s “Don’t try me, man(ifesto)”?

My understanding is that the directive applies to federal buildings, military bases etc. Is it a violation of federal law to raise flags on state land, or private property? I have a flag pole at my office building and acknowledge being a bit dense on the actual rules. I fly it at night, , still need a light to illuminate. I likely would have lowered to half mast had the cheap 🤬🤬🤬 line not frayed and broken the second time in 6 mos and I’m not flying anything right now. The community probably thinks I’m heartbroken over Carter. Finally—my thoughts are as follows: 1. The 30 day rule is fine but probably excessive. Life is for the living and extended mourning is bleh; 2. Shutting the government down for a day so federal employees can “mourn” is pretty silly. In the case of an assassination, accident or tragic death, maybe. But for a guy who lived a good, long, full life— a day off for shopping or Netflix is silly. 3. Even if the 30 day declaration is made, flags should be raised for the inauguration of a new president, signifying the choice made by all Americans, the dawn of a new era and promise for the future.

Part of the modernization Tibsy is/isn’t looking forward to is the addition of rotary dial phones. That way, in the future, a call can be made when a senior admin official goes off the radar for a week or so.

Sure, if you completely disregard that Putin launched his attack when an exceptionally feeble commander in chief was in office. Same with Hamas. With leaders like Joe B, many of our allies must certainly worry when they will be attacked.

Which is one reason for nominating an individual intent on modernizing the military with speed and efficiency. We need to move past unqualified political appointees made by old geezer presidents like Biden who think their adversary is Mikhail Gorbachev.

I would assume it would be asked every time, if it’s important of course, but that it would matter what anyone thinks? You commented that it was a tall order to modernize the military, a military presumably run by his predecessors. Did something change in the 5 minutes since you first posted that thought?

“Tis better to have not tried and never failed, then to embark on a journey that may lead to greatness.”. -Tibs, 2025

Follow the money?

Imagine one of the most influential and experienced politicians over the past 5 decades removing, retaining, recklessly, intentionally, and carelessly handling classified/top secret documents over, and over, and over, and over….and his true believers seemingly suggesting said politician is the real hero of the tale. This is yet another reason your team got skunked in November, Daz. It’s preposterous.

Interesting. I did a quick read on it, certainly seems to have the potential to change travel as we know it. Remember me when you hit big!

Accidents aside—-Sounds like a net positive for the climate change crowd? You likey?

If we’ve learned anything, it’s that blind faith in the goodness and decency of a prosecutor is a bad idea. The best we can ever hope for is a full accounting of the facts, full transparency in prosecution and full disclosure of exculpatory evidence to the defense and the American people. Typically, that would come at trial, but even then, the outcome is often reliant on special deals cut with other offenders in exchange for testimony against targeted individuals. When you factor in political ramifications and the balance of power in the most powerful nation in the world, it becomes even more precarious to see one side as the white knight coming only from a place of purity and decency. Finally, when factoring in the obvious and overwhelming home field advantage of the prosecution here, it’s easy to see why Americans voted to end this absurd spectacle.

If so, let’s pray she has a 1970 GTO nearby and qualifies for the Classic American Muscle Car/Forgetful Yet Kindly and Well Intentioned Classified Documents Slippage exemption. Then, healing can commence.

Because in a shady world where no one can be trusted, the most obvious reply is “You first.”

What you trust is irrelevant to anyone beyond you, but you’re correct— if accountability is simply a talking point nothing changes.

You're developing a lesson plan before addressing accountability.

Welcome to America.

This disaster occurred in California, that's why California and its leadership are under the microscope. There are no answers to be found by simply shouting 'climate change!' without addressing issues of accountability. Off the top of my head----decisions made regarding budget/staffing/equipment, predictive modeling as it relates to severity of loss in high/medium/low risk areas, deployment of resources and plans to fight disasters of this type, allocation of resources generally, review of emergency preparedness and availability of resources in the event first tier response proves inadequate. Additionally, building codes, requirements for retrofitting existing structures, educating the public as to risks, and land management should be reviewed. Perhaps, when viewed objectively and independently, the world will find everything possible was done by the dem leadership to prepare for and respond to these fires, and it was plain old bad luck that it happened on their watch. It simply seems to me you're quite willing to state "Ah, geez it happens everywhere!" because it's your guys on the hot seat this time. I do agree that accountability standards should apply in red states as well.

Our system of governance--and the Constitution itself--lays out the framework on how we come together even when we disagree. This type of dispute is precisely why it was designed this way. While you apparently would support mandatory confiscation from the undesirables as you see them, and perhaps the occasional execution of certain irredeemables, the founding fathers and those who came after recognized that for what it is--simple tyranny. You've taken an almost unbelievable position here---attempting to normalize a murderous animal's state of mind, suggesting the process of adjudication somehow equates to the horrors of nazism. Sadly, it's only 'almost' unbelievable because people have lost their minds.