flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Jan 19, 2019 4:56:32 GMT
I teach Government, and my students do the same thing. They want to know which way I lean ... and they do not like moderate or independent as an answer. I've also been talking about Nixon/Agnew and the Washington Post. Today we were covering leadership roles in Congress, and the order of succession. I asked if we had ever had a point in history where the Speaker was close to stepping into the presidency, and then talked about Agnew's resignation and the threat of impeachment for Nixon. They had no idea. Cool! Have you listened to Rachel Maddow's podcast, "Bagman" about Agnew? Very interesting & a good reminder about our U.S. history. It’s fantastic!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 9:15:37 GMT
I teach French most of the time. But I started being newspaper sponsor several years ago and once the journalism teacher retired, that kind of got rolled into newspaper. It's a very fine line to walk - there is SO MUCH right now that is relevant to journalism, but I don't want to get too political. At some point, with the trajectory this is going, there won't be any avoiding it. If Trump resigns/is indicted/impeached, it will be news - the biggest news story of their lives. If I didn't follow it and analyze it, I wouldn't be doing my job. I guess I'm doing a decent job since a couple of the kids asked what party I belonged to. I'm independent, but they didn't really like that answer...they wanted to know which way I lean. I wouldn't tell them and I had them arguing over it. One made very impassioned rationales for why I had to be a Republican, the other arguing that I was obviously more of a Democrat. As if I couldn’t girl crush on you more! I am am so jealous of fluent French speakers. I really tried to learn French as it is the second language here, but my heart just wasn’t in it. I find it sooooo difficult. Oddly, enough, I have been taking language classes for Moroccan Arabic and I have done really well with it. Perhaps it is because I am around mostly Arabic speakers. I just don’t hear much French where I work. But I hobble along with French. I understand enough to read it and I mostly understand spoken French. All the verb tenses just kill me!
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Post by hop2 on Jan 19, 2019 12:38:40 GMT
It is not 100% unfounded. And my father and other relatives were so worried for all of Obama's presidency that we were doomed to him declaring martial law. I never worried about that then. But I do now. You forgot the Great invasion of Texas May 2015!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 13:36:40 GMT
trump...
”Will be leaving for Dover to be with the families of 4 very special people who lost their lives in service to our Country!”
Who might still be alived today if donnie dimwith had not publicly bragged how he had defeated ISIS.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 13:39:47 GMT
trump again..
”.@newtgingrich just stated that there has been no president since Abraham Lincoln who has been treated worse or more unfairly by the media than your favorite President, me! At the same time there has been no president who has accomplished more in his first two years in office!”
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 13:50:42 GMT
Finally., for now anyway..
”The Economy is one of the best in our history, with unemployment at a 50 year low, and the Stock Market ready to again break a record (set by us many times) - & all you heard yesterday, based on a phony story, was Impeachment. You want to see a Stock Market Crash, Impeach Trump!”
I got my 401(k) statement and it was down roughly 10%.
Last night on the news they announced CA unemployment rate was 4.1%, which is good. In the SF Bay Area, Sonoma Country was 2.6%. The other counties that make up the Bay Area were all under 3% and as low as 2%.
What this means is there are parts of CA that are not necessarily reaping the benefits of trump’s rosy economic picture. Just like other parts of the country are not.
Consumer sentiment is at an two year low.
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Post by ajsweetpea on Jan 19, 2019 14:12:02 GMT
From Huffington Post:
President Donald Trump has faced backlash after his 2020 campaign team launched a new fundraising drive to send bricks to the offices of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)
The Republican National Committee, Trump’s campaign manager Brad Parscale and Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. each hyped the initiative and its BuildTheBorderWall.com website on Twitter Friday:
“Since Chuck and Nancy keep stonewalling the President, why don’t we send the wall to them, brick by brick, until they agree to secure the border!” tweeted Trump Jr.
The website itself encourages people to “send a brick to Chuck and Nancy” as part of the “fight to fund” Trump’s proposed wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Its home page offers people two options to either “send Nancy a brick” or to “send Chuck a brick.” It features a photograph of a red brick superimposed with an SMS number to which people can text to donate to the cause — and the claim that enough fentanyl entered the U.S. in 2018 to “kill every American.”
“President Trump came up with a brilliant idea to make sure Chuck and Nancy have no choice but to listen to the American people,” reads the text on each of the “send Nancy a brick” and “send Chuck a brick” pages.
“We have set a goal to send 100,000 BRICKS to their offices to prove that WALLS WORK!” it adds. It allows people to “send” one brick for $20.20. Subsequent bricks work out at $20 each.
However, the small print reveals the bricks will be “faux.” It also notes the money will go to the Trump Make America Great Again Committee ― “a joint fundraising committee composed of Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. and the Republican National Committee.”
The stunt drew ire on Twitter, where people suggested ― among other things ― that the act of sending a brick (faux or otherwise) could have more sinister undertones.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 14:42:27 GMT
James Wood... ”I think Democrats will engineer massive voter fraud to retake the government. They will tax American citizens to death, to fund further illegal alien invasions, in turn guaranteeing more voter fraud. This vicious cycle will end in serious civil unrest by disenfranchised citizens.” Why would I post this? Because of the response... Lynlam... “Pretty much what I’ve been thinking for several years.” Reading the thread about “what do you remember from the old board”, papercrafteradvocate. said our old buddy was on twitter using her pea name and of course I had to check and yup, it’s the same old lynlam... 😀
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Post by Merge on Jan 19, 2019 15:25:17 GMT
James Wood... ”I think Democrats will engineer massive voter fraud to retake the government. They will tax American citizens to death, to fund further illegal alien invasions, in turn guaranteeing more voter fraud. This vicious cycle will end in serious civil unrest by disenfranchised citizens.” Why would I post this? Because of the response... Lynlam... “Pretty much what I’ve been thinking for several years.” Reading the thread about “what do you remember from the old board”, papercrafteradvocate . said our old buddy was on twitter using her pea name and of course I had to check and yup, it’s the same old lynlam... 😀 Starting up the "election was stolen" narrative to get ahead of 2020, I see. Since they needed Russian help (fraud) to win, they assume the only way we could win is also through fraud. And how unsurprising and sad that that particular pea is following right along with that train of thought.
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Post by Merge on Jan 19, 2019 15:33:57 GMT
So it appears a group of boys from a Catholic high school, likely in DC to participate in the March for Life, took it upon themselves to harass this group of Native Americans demonstrating at the Indigenous Peoples March.
#bebest
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 15:40:43 GMT
trump yesterday...
”I will be making a major announcement concerning the Humanitarian Crisis on our Southern Border, and the Shutdown, tomorrow afternoon at 3 P.M., live from the @whitehouse.”
Julia A Ainsley...
”On South Lawn, teasing his 3 pm announcement, Trump says Mexico isn't doing enough to stop migrants. Seems to hint the announcement of the Remain in Mexico policy that would make asylum seekers wait months or years before entering US”
But what about the shutdown? I wonder if he is going to use this major announcement to do nothing more then rail against Mexico?
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Jan 19, 2019 15:57:00 GMT
I feel like the wind is all taken out of our sails.
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Post by pjaye on Jan 19, 2019 15:59:21 GMT
Lynlam... “Pretty much what I’ve been thinking for several years.” Reading the thread about “what do you remember from the old board”, papercrafteradvocate. said our old buddy was on twitter using her pea name and of course I had to check and yup, it’s the same old lynlam... 😀 I swear if you peatlejuice her back here, I'll personally come to your house and smash every electronic device you own that has a screen...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 16:31:32 GMT
Lynlam... “Pretty much what I’ve been thinking for several years.” Reading the thread about “what do you remember from the old board”, papercrafteradvocate. said our old buddy was on twitter using her pea name and of course I had to check and yup, it’s the same old lynlam... 😀 I swear if you peatlejuice her back here, I'll personally come to your house and smash every electronic device you own that has a screen... 😀
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 16:55:25 GMT
His third offer???
From CNN...
”CNN) President Donald Trump plans to offer Democrats another proposal to end the shutdown when he addresses the nation from the White House on Saturday afternoon -- what officials are describing as his third offer to end the shutdown, according to a senior administration official.
The official told CNN that Trump's idea is to put something on the table to get Democrats to engage with negotiations. Trump is not expected to back down from his demand for a border wall, but the plan will seek to entice Democrats by offering other concessions.
However, this plan is not based on negotiations with Democrats and White House officials are pessimistic that it will change much in stalled talks, because Democrats have previously refused to counter the White House's proposal. Instead they have insisted that the President reopen the government, then engage in negotiations over border security.”
Not that they will ask me, but this what I think they should do. Open the government Fund all the various departments for a year with the exception of HLS. Fund HLS for 6 months. During that 6 month period this group of divas actually go to work and come up with true comprehensive immigration reform and border security, not just for the Southern Border, but for all 4 borders.
You know I was going to put after 6 months if they haven’t come up with bipartisan bills it would be clear that the President and Congress are not willing to compromise and that the American voter should let these politicians know that is not acceptable at the ballot box. Then I remembered it’s not just the politicians that removed the word “compromise “ from their vocabulary. Too many voters have as well.
We really are doomed aren’t we.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jan 19, 2019 17:12:31 GMT
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Post by vspindler on Jan 19, 2019 18:08:24 GMT
Why has the news been trickling out these bombshells steadily for the last couple weeks? Is it possible they are trying to "force" an investigation and impeachment proceedings BEFORE Mueller's report comes out? Brilliant minds have a plan here, but what? And why? A lawyer I follow has said on a few of her daily broadcasts that she believes that these last few big stories have been released with Mueller's approval. The reason she thinks that is that it appears that he is educating the American people about Trump's crimes the same way you educate a jury. youtu.be/x_9NjYjF2SA the part where she starts talking about her suspicions in this regard starts around 11:45.
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Jan 19, 2019 18:09:07 GMT
His third offer??? From CNN... ”CNN) President Donald Trump plans to offer Democrats another proposal to end the shutdown when he addresses the nation from the White House on Saturday afternoon -- what officials are describing as his third offer to end the shutdown, according to a senior administration official. The official told CNN that Trump's idea is to put something on the table to get Democrats to engage with negotiations. Trump is not expected to back down from his demand for a border wall, but the plan will seek to entice Democrats by offering other concessions. However, this plan is not based on negotiations with Democrats and White House officials are pessimistic that it will change much in stalled talks, because Democrats have previously refused to counter the White House's proposal. Instead they have insisted that the President reopen the government, then engage in negotiations over border security.” Not that they will ask me, but this what I think they should do. Open the government Fund all the various departments for a year with the exception of HLS. Fund HLS for 6 months. During that 6 month period this group of divas actually go to work and come up with true comprehensive immigration reform and border security, not just for the Southern Border, but for all 4 borders. You know I was going to put after 6 months if they haven’t come up with bipartisan bills it would be clear that the President and Congress are not willing to compromise and that the American voter should let these politicians know that is not acceptable at the ballot box. Then I remembered it’s not just the politicians that removed the word “compromise “ from their vocabulary. Too many voters have as well. We really are doomed aren’t we. This is simple common sense. It boggles the mind that nobody else can see it.
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Post by flute4peace on Jan 19, 2019 18:10:19 GMT
Why has the news been trickling out these bombshells steadily for the last couple weeks? Is it possible they are trying to "force" an investigation and impeachment proceedings BEFORE Mueller's report comes out? Brilliant minds have a plan here, but what? And why? A lawyer I follow has said on a few of her daily broadcasts that she believes that these last few big stories have been released with Mueller's approval. The reason she thinks that is that it appears that he is educating the American people about Trump's crimes the same way you educate a jury. youtu.be/x_9NjYjF2SA the part where she starts talking about her suspicions in this regard starts around 11:45. If that were the case, though, why would he issue the statement last night?
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Post by vspindler on Jan 19, 2019 18:20:03 GMT
A lawyer I follow has said on a few of her daily broadcasts that she believes that these last few big stories have been released with Mueller's approval. The reason she thinks that is that it appears that he is educating the American people about Trump's crimes the same way you educate a jury. youtu.be/x_9NjYjF2SA the part where she starts talking about her suspicions in this regard starts around 11:45. If that were the case, though, why would he issue the statement last night? The statement didn't outright deny the underlying facts. Her take is that it is also strategic, possibly to "calm the president, or specific to the legal he is trying to prove."
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jan 19, 2019 18:36:18 GMT
If that were the case, though, why would he issue the statement last night? The statement didn't outright deny the underlying facts. Her take is that it is also strategic, possibly to "calm the president, or specific to the legal he is trying to prove." It’s actually very simple. To Mueller, facts matter. Truth matters. Accuracy matters.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 18:54:23 GMT
Phillip Rucker...
“Trump to offer temporary protections for undocumented ‘dreamers’ in exchange for $5.7 billion for border wall, GOP officials say, via @katiezez @ericawerner and @davidnakamura‘
If true, it’s nothing new he dangles this every time he wants something. The key word is “temporary”.
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Post by peasquared on Jan 19, 2019 18:57:42 GMT
Phillip Rucker... “Trump to offer temporary protections for undocumented ‘dreamers’ in exchange for $5.7 billion for border wall, GOP officials say, via @katiezez @ericawerner and @davidnakamura‘ If true, it’s nothing new he dangles this every time he wants something. The key word is “temporary”. Exactly! I hope they hold out for permanent protections.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 19:09:07 GMT
It's money. Everything Trump cares about has to do with his net worth. His presidency has been one huge money grab. Putin has a better idea of how much money Trump has. It's not as much as he likes to tell people he has, that's why we haven't seen his tax returns. Trump's net worth is likely in the negative, once you take out the Russian loans. Putin knows about everything that goes on in Russia, including who is owed money by Trump. ITA that his net worth (-the Russian loans) could easily be in the negative. Keep in mind that when DJT was filming for The Apprentice, they had to fix up furniture and things in Trump Tower because it was crappy. Also, they'd show him landing in a helicopter or pulling up in a stretch limo & only now did we find out that he had NOTHING on his schedule ; it was all just for show!! Have to add that since he's been President, he's been pulling in lots of real $$ (bribes, etc, + overcharging for his golf courses and everything). Just like Paul Manafort and the rest of them who claim to be billionaires, they came into this looking "to be whole".
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Post by just PEAchy on Jan 19, 2019 19:12:02 GMT
So it appears a group of boys from a Catholic high school, likely in DC to participate in the March for Life, took it upon themselves to harass this group of Native Americans demonstrating at the Indigenous Peoples March. #bebest That is seriously one of the most disturbing things I’ve ever seen. I’m so disgusted. So much for all life is sacred. Their parents must be so proud. They are from Covington High School in KY, who has shut down their Facebook & Twitter pages, presumably because of all the negative comments they were getting.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 19:40:55 GMT
Finally., for now anyway.. ”The Economy is one of the best in our history, with unemployment at a 50 year low, and the Stock Market ready to again break a record (set by us many times) - & all you heard yesterday, based on a phony story, was Impeachment. You want to see a Stock Market Crash, Impeach Trump!” I got my 401(k) statement and it was down roughly 10%. Last night on the news they announced CA unemployment rate was 4.1%, which is good. In the SF Bay Area, Sonoma Country was 2.6%. The other counties that make up the Bay Area were all under 3% and as low as 2%. What this means is there are parts of CA that are not necessarily reaping the benefits of trump’s rosy economic picture. Just like other parts of the country are not. Consumer sentiment is at an two year low. Curious about unemployment rates. Could this possibly include jobs that have employees put in only a few hours per week? The majority of jobs here in SWFL are not full time, nor do they include medical & there's no help here for the people not able to get more hours at their jobs. Hiring 5 people to put in 40 hours per week is just bulls.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 20:01:20 GMT
So it appears a group of boys from a Catholic high school, likely in DC to participate in the March for Life, took it upon themselves to harass this group of Native Americans demonstrating at the Indigenous Peoples March. #bebest That is seriously one of the most disturbing things I’ve ever seen. I’m so disgusted. So much for all life is sacred. Their parents must be so proud. They are from Covington High School in KY, who has shut down their Facebook & Twitter pages, presumably because of all the negative comments they were getting. If we pulled this crap in Catholic school, we would have gotten our heads slammed into the blackboard! How is this religious in this least to try to intimidate and disrespect someone??? What is happening to religions?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 21:54:23 GMT
trump today...
”Over the years, thousands of Americans have been brutally killed by those who illegally entered our country, and thousands more lives will be lost if we don't act right now," Trump said from the Oval Office. "This is a humanitarian crisis, a crisis of the heart and a crisis of the soul."
What about the angry white guys with guns that have been killing innocent people in mass shootings for years? What about all the drive by shootings and gang related gun deaths in the African American communities?
That is the real crisis in this country.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 21:57:45 GMT
trump...
”Our southern border is a pipeline for vast quantities of illegal drugs, including meth, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl. Every week, 300 of our citizens are killed by heroin alone, 90 percent of which floods across from our southern border."`
Politifact..
“Most of the heroin seized by CBP occurs along the U.S.- Mexico border near San Diego, Calif. A small percentage of all heroin seized along the land border was between ports of entry.
However, it’s important to note that the majority of the heroin flow is through privately owned vehicles entering the United States at legal ports of entry, followed by tractor-trailers, where the heroin is co-mingled with legal goods.
That suggests that a border wall wouldn’t curb the tide of heroin.” “
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Post by Merge on Jan 19, 2019 22:15:06 GMT
Just a note for anyone who doesn't live in Texas or have a basic grasp of its geography: Trump claims that a wall has worked well in San Antonio. San Antonio is 150 miles from the border and there is no wall there. There WAS a wall around the Alamo, which is in modern-day San Antonio, but as most of us know, the Mexicans won that one.
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