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Welp, there's a process to consider all these allegations--baseless or otherwise.

Super.

Sounds ominous. All I can tell you is what I know to be true: Apply the law equally, and we can discuss whether or not the law is fair and just. Apply it arbitrarily, it's silly to feign outrage when people lose trust in institutions. Maybe you poindexters should, in unison, suggest that those in political power stop threading needles, bending laws, applying justice arbitrarily, and seek some level of consistency.

Frank, Chi said one day something to the effect that "the law was complicated..that's why you need lawyers". I get and accept that. On the other hand, the SC exists to render decisions and reflects the considered judgement of individuals uniquely qualified to move the country forward. Using your terminology, 'as a legal matter', Thomas offered an opinion in that capacity. He seems to think that just because things were always done a certain way does not make them fair or reasonable. As a matter of public opinion, yes--picking and choosing who can break what laws, who can ignore safeguards and who can flaunt positions of power will completely erode trust in the institutions designed to do quite the opposite.

The SC office(s) did nothing to quell the notion of bias, if anything, it exacerbated those feelings.

Agreed, not purely one-sided, but on the political spectrum the percentage is quite high. Dangerously high, I would say, if the goal is to approximate a free and fair independent press worthy of the phrase “Democracy dies in darkness”. Thank you though for acknowledging and the piece on Vance. Recent history suggests there may be a price to pay for taking ones time and being one’s own person. Joe Biden was never a civil rights politician—he was the guy blue collar families looked to as the guardian at the gate to keep neighborhoods safe and the right people on the outside looking in. He morphed, of course, into BOs VP, the jocular tough guy who bridged the gap between the old and New Democrat party. That worked out well for a guy laughed out of a couple WH runs for his general dunderheadedness and penchant for saying/doing dumb things. Kamala Harris was widely rejected as a serious candidate for president, viewed as unlikable generally, yet sits now where one bad Biden stutter after another has her positioned to be the savior of the Democrat party. Vance with Trump in 2024 could well lead to Vance and running mate in 2028. Let’s not forget that in spite of handwringing and some low info d voters seeing Russians in the WH, Trump was very well positioned for reelection pre-COVID.

It’s not about consuming material offered by the MSM, it’s about identifying agenda-based reporting and calling out reporting (or lack thereof) that is untrue, one-sided, or manipulative. Of course, word is that some see the much bigger problem as the “scum” not in the msm. Regarding sycophantic tendencies—isn’t that really the role of the VP, to abandon autonomy and fall in line with the president they hope to serve?

Recognition of your challenge is the first step in overcoming it. You are your own hero, Tibsy!

I don’t about that, but it’s interesting that the defense was successful in arguing the prosecution was not transparent and withheld evidence from the defense. I was surprised because it seems when discussing novel cases, suspension of statutes of limitations, political hearings and subcommittees, that sort of thing never happens.

When my children were young, one of their teachers told us bluntly that public education was not designed with boys/young men in mind. He had boys of his own, had been doing research for years to offset the challenges of the system. I do not recall all the details, but it had to do with sitting for extended periods of time, the tendency for boys to learn through action v passive learning, and a general intolerance (unintentional but systemic) with that natural tendencies of young men. Bottom line, it worked well for girls/young women, less so for boys/young men. My humble observation is that was probably accurate. When you consider 6-7 hours per day for 12 years in an environment that doesn’t suit your style of learning…. @Orlando Buffalo thoughts? My conversations date back 15+ years ago.

Her room is a mess.

Sounds like a new hybrid....Introducing the all new Hyundai Explian.

Interestingly, I just texted a group of buddies, one of whom seems hyperfocused on old world views of relationships, music etc. I was telling the group that my wife and I saw Rod Stewart 15-20 years ago. He had a stage in the round and a string section accompanying him. He kept interacting with one young lady (looked to be 24-30ish) in that section and she was constantly giggling and laughing back. I pointed it out to my wife, we agreed odds were pretty high that 25 years old "was trudging 64" or however old he was. My buddy suggested I was listening to women's music, songs for chicks I believe he said. Maybe so., I really like the Unplugged set, especially this one:

This wasn’t about Trump, it was about George Clooney and his rather odd positioning on Biden. That impacts his credibility, and certainly raises questions about the evolution of his perspective over a very short period of time.

No idea. I had him on ignore, and noticed I hadn't gotten the ignore notification when I visited here.

Geo Clooney held an Amway convergence for JB, raised $30m in some weird Hollywood ponzi scheme, professes support for the only guy alive who can save democracy...and less than 30 days later wets his pants over the selection? Whatta maroon.

I have my suspicions he's still here, rebranded.

I thought it was timely, and given your offering of "Tuesday's Gone", a song reflecting the often complicated relationship between man and woman. Maybe, had Tuesday's paramour followed the advice offered in "Let Me Go", he might have completely blown her mind and she'd be begging for him to take her back. That, of course, might have lead to another song, "Tuesday's back" lamenting the endless droning on about picking up clothes and leaving the toilet seat up. That's a question for another day. Anyway, I know it's silly little song but I like it. I also like "Short Skirt", and to be completely honest, it makes me think of my wife. A couple references: I want a girl with a mind like a diamond I want a girl with the right allocations Who's fast and thorough And sharp as a tack I want a girl with uninterrupted prosperity Who uses a machette to cut through red tape She is fast and thorough And sharp as a tack She's touring the facility And picking up slack

I think part of the concern is that Baldwin was the producer of the movie as well, and there was substantial horsec*ckery on the set with precious little attention to detail. It’s difficult to imagine a scenario where the failure to provide a safe, secure set without live ammo is part of his problem. His perspective is “Nothing is my fault”. I don’t know much about theatrical productions, but do movie sets really use gasoline poured about to create that sort of scene? I think there are substantially more controls in place, which goes back to his responsibility as the big dog on set.

I do like that song! Thanks for the mention.

Well, you wouldn’t be having the conversation. That’s what got you here. Maybe you should talk to different people?

That’s silly. This is 100% on Joe. He’s not in the full throes of dementia—-he certainly knows how much he has failed. He knows his mind has failed him, that he gets confused and turned around easily. He knows he’s failed physically. He simply doesn’t care. Insisting he’s the right person to lead the world indicates a deep-seated arrogance that is off the charts. Yes, his inner circle enables him, but before that can happen, it all starts with him.

For me, it's about affordable energy at reasonable prices sourced from the US whenever possible, free of excessive/burdensome regulation. This article describes the tension between regulators and providers of energy, and the net impact on consumers. https://www.utilitydive.com/news/state-officials-blame-federal-policy-higher-energy-prices-EPA/707608/ LS PS: You're stupid too!

The veil of secrecy has been pieced!

True, but on the other hand, it’s fair to wonder how much extra disposable income people would have if our country made a serious and sustained push toward lower taxation (federal/state income, property, sales and gas tax), and true energy independence. I’ve read estimates as from 39-60% of gross income goes toward tax on some level for the typical American taxpayer. So, you make $120k, between $47k-60k goes to the crown in some way, shape or form. I understand the need for a healthy tax program, and have no issues with progressive tax, but that’s a lot of money that might go toward child care, health insurance and general well-being.