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Post by Merge on Jul 14, 2024 0:11:15 GMT
That guy sounds high as a kite.
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Post by Merge on Jul 14, 2024 0:09:57 GMT
Staged or not an attendee is dead as is the shooter. I highly doubt it was staged, but if someone finds out that it was and somebody died and someone is in critical condition, then Trump needs to be in jail. I hate the man, hate him with a passion, but I would never wish him dead. and if that picture of him with his fist in the air becomes a political campaign, I’m done. Someone has actually dead, someone could actually die and regardless, the shooter is dead. There’s no way that becomes poster for his campaign, no way. And like I said, I hate him It absolutely will become a campaign image for them. That’s exactly how awful they are. No different than calling the J6 defendants who killed policemen “political prisoners” and making that a rallying cry. And yes, there will be more violence now. Trump will sit back and rub his hands together while it happens just like he did on J6. Don’t tell me we’re the ghouls. It’s all him and his followers.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 23:39:16 GMT
And now you’ve got a GOP rep claiming Biden ordered it. Staged or not, they’re going to use this as an excuse to start a war.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 23:31:38 GMT
Also, an excuse to start the civil war they’ve been hoping for. Time to suit up and go out and hunt “leftists.”
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 23:23:59 GMT
Sure, not staged at all. This will be the defining photo of his campaign and it’s all set up. Time to start making plans to get out if you haven't already. This country is too stupid to continue.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 23:17:17 GMT
I have heard in the past that while guns are encouraged in malls, movie theaters schools and other venues, they are not allowed in his rallies. thanks. Hypocritical, but can you imagine the gun battle that could have occurred if people started shooting back? Especially the types of people who attend these rallies, thinking they’re going to save their leader. Yes, the saner among us have the same concerns about our malls and movie theaters, if people start shooting back.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 23:16:21 GMT
Sadly, I'm concerned this will unleash much more violence. I think it could happen. But I also think its possible Trump is going to have a big bump in his numbers with this happening. Which is a big mark in favor of it being staged.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 22:51:53 GMT
This happened very close to my home. I have no idea if he was hit or if he hit his head while falling, but he stood up and there is blood on the side of his face……. It is very chaotic in the area. i will say Im so surprised it happened in Butler. That location leans heavily to Trump. these rallies seem like they would be filled with “good guys with guns”. Do you know if open carry or concealed carry is allowed at the rallies? Of course not. Total hypocrites about that.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 22:51:15 GMT
Live StreamThe rally was live streamed at the link so you can see everything before, during, after. It looks/feels weirdly fake/staged to me. I just, who pumps their arm in the air after having life threatened. What security would even let you do that? It’s just really strange. Also no one seems to be protecting or directing the crowd from the start. There are people all behind him. I hope everyone is OK and I hope they sort out what really happened. And the secret service are in on it too? I’m sure they will all erase their texts about today like they did on Jan 6.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 22:46:50 GMT
Looks staged to me. More victimhood.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 17:35:41 GMT
Yes. That’s what written law is. That’s what the courts rule on. Right? Courts *interpret* the law. In 1973, the court interpreted the 14th amendment to include a right to bodily privacy as one that can’t be abridged without due cause. In 2022, a new, activist court threw out that interpretation based on their own religious beliefs and here we all are. The remedy now is for congress to write a very specific law guaranteeing the right to an abortion. One that is not up for interpretation.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 14:22:02 GMT
It’s not surprising to me that a couple self-centered enough to expect guests to take all that time and expense for a wedding would also send tacky thank you notes. People have just gotten insane about weddings.
IMO a thank you text would be preferable to a pre-printed note that wasn’t even signed.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 14:19:04 GMT
Billionaires existing alongside some of the worst poverty in the world are a disgrace. What a waste. Sorry, that’s how I feel.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 2:04:56 GMT
For 50 years, prior to this activist court, settled precedent was that a right to bodily privacy was derived from the 14th amendment. I'm not sure what passage in the Bible she is talking about, but I do know that most Jews believe that life begins at first breath, not at conception. And as obsessed as evangelical Christians claim to be with their Jewish origin and Israel, you would think that would carry some weight. The Bible does not actually mention abortion or the termination of a pregnancy. The constitution is very specific about the gun amendments. The 14th amendment has been disclaimed as not talking about bodily freedom. Or specifically women’s bodies. At least I think that is their argument Yes, this activist court they decided the right to privacy doesn't exist, breaking 49 years of precedent and in direct opposition to what Trump's three justices claimed was "settled law" in their confirmation hearings. Your friends/relatives may feel differently when they come for IVF and birth control. That's next. Also interracial marriage, gay marriage, and I wouldn't be surprised if some states outlaw tubal ligation/hysterectomy without spousal consent.
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Post by Merge on Jul 13, 2024 0:19:32 GMT
So sorry to read this update. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.
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Post by Merge on Jul 12, 2024 22:40:36 GMT
Actually the Old Testament teaches how to have an abortion. We were talking the constitution. Do you have the passage for the Bible? For 50 years, prior to this activist court, settled precedent was that a right to bodily privacy was derived from the 14th amendment. I'm not sure what passage in the Bible she is talking about, but I do know that most Jews believe that life begins at first breath, not at conception. And as obsessed as evangelical Christians claim to be with their Jewish origin and Israel, you would think that would carry some weight. The Bible does not actually mention abortion or the termination of a pregnancy.
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Post by Merge on Jul 12, 2024 22:18:28 GMT
That's the entirety of the Republican position now.
Conservative, straight white Christians are now "victims" because of laws designed to keep them from imposing their religious rules on others, or laws designed to encourage the sharing of power with marginalized groups. They're victims when schools and institutions include historically marginalized voices and histories in their curricula. They're victims when anyone they don't like is allowed to exist within view of them or their children.
They're the victims. Always victims.
And the weaponized language they use is misogynist - saying that the dissenters are "hysterical" is a way of dismissing them as flighty women who are slaves to their hormones. How many times since 2015 have we been told that we're overreacting and to calm down? And every time, exactly what we feared would happen has happened.
I hate it here. Trump will probably win in November because he's convinced so many that he's a victim and they are, too. I can't wait to get out. I hope the worst excesses of his policies and those he allows red states to implement fall hardest on those who vote for him.
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Post by Merge on Jul 12, 2024 21:46:36 GMT
We just bought one this past weekend in preparation for the hurricane. Put it in the bedroom and ran it off the generator when we lost power.
As others have said, they really have to be vented through the window. But ours came with a rectangular insert that you put in the window and attach the hose to, so it's very simple to set up. I would assume they call come with that.
I love ours so much that I plugged it into the wall in the bedroom now that power is back, to be used when perimenopause is making me gross and sweaty at night. It delivers substantial cooling very quickly.
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Post by Merge on Jul 12, 2024 15:45:48 GMT
Has it occurred to these pundits that if Harris-or anyone else-were to be the replacement, that they would be sending that candidate into the GOP lion’s den with only a few months to organize and to campaign? And if a replacement candidate were to lose, that it would damage their chances to run in 2028? Not only that, but as President Biden pointed out, 14 million voters chose him in the primaries. Is it democratic for delegates to replace him at the convention? The opportunity for a change was months ago. We're well past the point of no return. President Biden is the nominee, it's time to unite behind him and throw all of our efforts into defeating Trump instead of infighting which is what the media and Republicans are craving. I'm inclined to think that anyone who didn't bother to vote in the primaries should keep their mouth closed on the subject.
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Post by Merge on Jul 12, 2024 15:43:57 GMT
Depends on the context. If they're trying to convince you of something in Leviticus, or that women should be submissive or forgo bodily autonomy, or to have the ten commandments posted in schools, I would return that they should re-read the Beatitudes from the sermon on the mount and this part of Jesus' greatest commandments: to love your neighbor as yourself.
In most other contexts, I'd remind them that I spent 34 years in the church, reading the bible, and ended up a nonbeliever. So they can fuck off.
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Post by Merge on Jul 12, 2024 15:31:45 GMT
Has it occurred to these pundits that if Harris-or anyone else-were to be the replacement, that they would be sending that candidate into the GOP lion’s den with only a few months to organize and to campaign? And if a replacement candidate were to lose, that it would damage their chances to run in 2028? That's exactly why Trumpers are "advising" us to get rid of Joe. They've already ramped up legal efforts in swing states to keep any Democrat except Biden off the ballot. For the Dems to dump him is their best and biggest hope of re-electing the felon. Democrats aren't stupid. We understand we're electing a team and an idea, not a cult leader. I choose to believe that most people will use common sense and do the right thing. Trumpers can't understand that because they only understand voting for a cult leader "god." (This is also why they brush off Project 2025 - they're voting for a cult leader, not a platform of ideas and values.)
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Post by Merge on Jul 12, 2024 14:34:19 GMT
Depends on the concert. Generally I will do what others around me are doing.
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Post by Merge on Jul 11, 2024 18:55:16 GMT
Can you board her at your vet and have them apply the medicine?
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Post by Merge on Jul 11, 2024 17:16:11 GMT
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Post by Merge on Jul 11, 2024 15:26:11 GMT
I do mom and pop places for breakfast because we have a lot of options in our town. It's definitely not cheaper than fast food for breakfast as I think that's one of the meals that FF does cheaper. Nah. Breakfast tacos from the local hole in the wall place, or bagels from the mom and pop place, both cheaper and better than chain fast food IMO. But not available everywhere.
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Post by Merge on Jul 11, 2024 15:18:01 GMT
The number of Republicans who are trying to brush this off as some basement project that has nothing to do with Trump or the RNC is ridiculous. On the one hand, they clearly see what a frightening proposition it is or they wouldn’t feel the need to dismiss it. On the other hand, they insist on remaining absolutely blind to what they’re voting for.
It boggles the mind.
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Post by Merge on Jul 11, 2024 9:23:06 GMT
Mom and pop or locally owned are our preferences whenever possible.
The person who commented is simply wrong - higher prices at chain restaurants do not translate to higher wages for their workers. Often the opposite is true. Those higher prices tend to buy the CEO a new yacht instead.
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Post by Merge on Jul 11, 2024 0:48:28 GMT
We want to at least stay until our youngest graduates college. The expat process can be difficult, depending on the country. It helps a lot if you can show private resources that mean you won’t be a burden on their safety net, obviously. We’ll probably spend the first couple of years on six-month tourist visas here and there before deciding where we ultimately want to land. I know some countries want a huge payment. I haven’t looked into it much. There is definitely the thought that it would be nice to have a backup plan or two in the coming years. We don’t speak Spanish or any language well enough to consider a non English speaking country long term but I would love to spend time in many countries. Duolingo is free! No time like the present.
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Post by Merge on Jul 11, 2024 0:47:33 GMT
God I can’t wait to get out of here.
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Post by Merge on Jul 10, 2024 21:52:57 GMT
It’s not happening immediately - setting the end of 2025 as a target. Oh do you have a while here yet. With the way things are going I thought maybe you were bugging out 😂 still a huge change. Sometimes I think it would be fun to retire in another country but don’t have any idea where. It sounds like a fun adventure. We want to at least stay until our youngest graduates college. The expat process can be difficult, depending on the country. It helps a lot if you can show private resources that mean you won’t be a burden on their safety net, obviously. We’ll probably spend the first couple of years on six-month tourist visas here and there before deciding where we ultimately want to land.
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