The Frankish Reich Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago Stable Genius Update: Late last week: we would release funds to pay SNAP benefits but we don't have the legal authority to do that. If I have that authority, I would do so right away. Two federal court judges: You not only have that authority, you are in fact duty-bound to release those funds to pay benefits immediately. Trump in the wee hours today: I don't care, I'm not gonna do it unless the Senate Dems pass a continuing resolution. Trump by lunchtime (probably after talking to his lawyers): I am releasing those funds, but I'm gonna take my time doing so. And then only half benefits. 1 1
Pokebball Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago 2 hours ago, SectionC3 said: 20b to Argentina is a lot of scratch, especially right now. While I don't disagree, I can at least understand the economic and geopolitical rationale for this commitment to Argentina. 2
Niagara Bill Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago 5 hours ago, leh-nerd skin-erd said: I'm happy to review any of my past comments where I suggested Biden lying was an "unimaginable, even impeachable action". I have stated, emphatically, that Biden has lied the entirety of his career in office. And, that he's made racially insensitive statements during his time in office. And, that he was pretty handsy with many of the ladies in his orbit. I even recall speaking with you about that---ooops, wait, it may have been another poster, Bob in Mich. Perhaps you know of him? I always considered him an intelligent, left leaning thinking person. Anyway, my premise has long been that righteous indignation that Trump lies was neither righteous nor true indignation, simply that you guys like your liars from a different political party. On the issue of impeachment...probably the greatest travesty of the Biden years was raiding Trump's house, taking material unrelated to whatever investigation they were doing, and leaking selectively to the press to shape a narrative. I assumed, correctly as it turned out, that most politicians at that level would have a fair amount of classified/top secret documents in their possession. I also suggested part of the problem was at that level, classified/top secret seemed to be handled as "Do whatever you want". Still, my point of view was that these people play at the "Above the law" level, that's just the way it is. I'd have been fine with Biden did it, Trump did it, Clinton did it....a little humble pie, a few delicious soundbites, whatever. However, when the Biden DOJ escalates, the R party needs to respond in kind when they are in charge. So, if it is found that Biden and his kid received 50,000 000 illegally from a country...say Russia, then it is ok for trump and family to also a accept illegal money, or if Bidens was found to be on Epstein island with underage girls then it is ok for trump. Be clear leh-nerd.
Joe Ferguson forever Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago 3 hours ago, leh-nerd skin-erd said: “I don’t know the man at all. I don’t think I ever met him,” Trump went on. “I have no idea who he is. Therefore, if he’s telling the truth, he either pardoned a man he knew nothing about or an autopen did. Neither is defensible. 1
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 2 hours ago, Niagara Bill said: So, if it is found that Biden and his kid received 50,000 000 illegally from a country...say Russia, then it is ok for trump and family to also a accept illegal money, or if Bidens was found to be on Epstein island with underage girls then it is ok for trump. Be clear leh-nerd. Let’s use a real world example. Let’s say Biden’s son avoided paying his fair share of taxes, and that he violated laws regarding ownership of firearms….that sort of thing. I’d think he should be prosecuted. At the same time, if Trump’s son committed the same types of crimes, I’d think he should be prosecuted as well. Now, I believe that some people are above the law, and have said that for a long time. It’s unfortunate, it’s not fair, but it is the way it is. Let’s say thereafter, the opportunity for Joe Biden to pardon his son arises. I don’t think he should pardon his son, but I understand he’s absolutely, positively going to do that. If Trump was facing the same situation with his son, I believe he would do the same thing. I think lots of people, Fergie, Tibsy, Justin Trudeau, and you maybe would see the Biden situation differently than the Trump situation and support it while becoming outraged if Trump did it. I think since it goes both ways, it’s sorta silly to get too wound up over it.
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, Joe Ferguson forever said: Therefore, if he’s telling the truth, he either pardoned a man he knew nothing about or an autopen did. Neither is defensible. You’re incorrect. He’s The President, it’s 100% defensible.
SectionC3 Posted 32 minutes ago Posted 32 minutes ago 5 hours ago, Pokebball said: While I don't disagree, I can at least understand the economic and geopolitical rationale for this commitment to Argentina. I'm an open-minded guy but, objectively, I don't. I just don't get this one. It looks to me like Trump is playing favorites with a friendly leader. Their worthless pesos aren't going to help with SNAP/health care here. 1
Wolfgang Posted 26 minutes ago Posted 26 minutes ago 4 hours ago, Niagara Bill said: So, if it is found that Biden and his kid received 50,000 000 illegally from a country...say Russia, then it is ok for trump and family to also a accept illegal money, or if Bidens was found to be on Epstein island with underage girls then it is ok for trump. Be clear leh-nerd.
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