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Originally Posted by pineapple stu
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Earlier https://thehill.com/homenews/news/33...he-funding-we/Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
What do folks think about Joe pardoning Hunter? Not only does it show Joe up to be a liar, just like his predecessor, and someone who isnt afraid to dish out the same narrative as his predecessor and successor around corruption/politicization (his own justice department), I can only begin imagine the furore if it was Donald and Don (or Donald and Donald!)... I mean, he's done nothing wrong technically, but politically I think it is a massive mistake no matter what side of that particular D/R aisle you land on. The R's will make hay and Trump will be emboldened to do whatever the heck he wants with this privilege. Fun times.
It's bad politics, but I'm sure Biden is past caring. His son's taken a lot of flack for who his dad is - his nude photos have been displayed on the floor of the House for example, something the TV keeps telling me it's a crime to even threaten to do here - for all that he's brought some of it on himself. I haven't read into the detail of what he's accused of, but the high level summaries hardly make him out to be some criminal mastermind: he's evaded some tax (I can't see how much) and bought a gun while he wasn't allowed to because he had a prior drug conviction. Wikipedia says "On September 5, 2024, Hunter Biden entered an Alford plea, acknowledging there was enough evidence to convict while maintaining his innocence.[44]" That sounds to me like he knew the pardon was coming, perhaps to avoid Republicans from hounding him for sport. Trump will do whatever he wants anyway.
" " Nobody is above the law " "Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Except Hunter Biden and all the other People that Joe Biden will pardon before he scurries out of town !
It will be interesting to see how many more Joe Biden pardons before he goes, and who they are ? !Quote:
Originally Posted by John83
And the 237 people Trump pardoned too, don't forget.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
It sounds a stupid, archaic piece of legislation to be honest. Is there anywhere in Europe that has similar?
Its pretty much Emperor stuff !Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Which is pretty apt ~ ~ As America behaves like a super-empire around the world.
No point being an, empire / emperor, if you don't behave like one ! !
He does look a bit like Sheev Palpatine actually now that you mention it. (Joke!) ;)
https://nypost.com/2024/12/04/us-new...rgeted-attack/
Not politics per se but this a wild story,CEO of the largest insurance company in America shot dead basically in broad daylight in New York......
Guy was a pro. That wasn't just an assasination, it was a message.
Some pretty clear photos round now ~ Hard to believe that he won't be caught.Quote:
Originally Posted by dahamsta
that all depends on someone grassing him up. Doubt that'll happen.
If he was hired by powerful interests ~ I doubt, he will ever be collecting his pension.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Are there? I saw some of a guy at a hostel earlier but the comments seemed to be sure it was the wrong guy: similar but different jacket and bushier eyebrows were the comments I recall. I haven't cared to compare for myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
They are definitely struggling to put their hand to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by dahamsta
The small flood of individual horror stories making their way onto my socials ( because I clicked on one ) about the realities of their system are eye opening.
I read one - if anything online can be believed, I fully realise - about court stalling tactics supplying drugs to a sick man who died, he had a case open prior for the cause of his illness, against a third party, which the insurance company sued the widow for 10% to claw back what they did do for him before cutting him off.
No idea if true or possible. But no sympathy for this guy to be seen so far, or his equals in other companies.
America is so broken. Like any ideal that is taken to an extreme, this incident and the fallout shows up the worst of capitalism, consumerism and "profit before people". The place is completely devoid of ANY checks and balances, really, and riddled with influence and interference from special interest groups and lobbyists. Absolutely toxic. And that doesnt seem to change meaningfully with whichever side controls the various branches of government. That said, I don't take any joy in some guy getting assassinated for, ultimately, just doing his job and serving his master(s).
Well this guy seems to have been the master, no? The CEO making the decisions after all.
But I do agree with you in general. I think you can hold that the guy seems to have been an absolute See You Next Tuesday and not celebrate his murder. I don't think the idea of mob rule is a road America - or anywhere - really wants to go down.
The weird thing though is that on balance Americans seem to want this sort of healthcare. They just don't seem to realise it until they have an issue themselves. But until that changes, how much appetite for change is there really?
You could not pay me enough to live and work in America to be quite honest.
He was the CEO running the operation, of course, but in service to the expectations and demands of shareholders (I assume). That's what I was getting at. Its hardly tackling the root cause. A new CEO wont change things, I dont think.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Spot on. There is a general arrogance in the USA to their place in the world, their version of democracy and what constitutes "rights". A survival-of-the-fittest / merit / competition type approach to most things that we see as requiring compromise and reason always seems to be the prevailing sentiment. Its rather perverse.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Sunday night broadcast to a national audience in America. Mark Levin explains the whole 34 counts of fraud in detail and how the prosecutor and judge were way out of their lanes in doing what they did. You should watch the first 8 minutes of this video.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F4EC0Q-Ogo
Why? Does it say he wasn't convicted of 34 counts of fraud?
What it says is the prosecutor and judge had no jurisdiction to take the case to court. The charges against Trump were federal charges, not state. And both of these men knew this but went ahead and prosecuted him anyway. What does that say about them? And they are making a complete mockery of the justice system. It will likely end up in the supreme court because Bragg took one charge, bogus as it was, and gave us 34 different varieties of it - something which apparently has not been done before according to legal people in New York. Levin also notes that those media outlets jumping all over Trump during this case, have all entered into non-disclosure agreements multiple times themselves. Check out the video - he explains things better than I ever could.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Does it say that he was found guilty?
"This video has been removed by the uploader"
Compelling evidence alright
Aw man, I was totally going to watch that
Mark Levin's wiki page is hardly encouraging -
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A 2016 study which sought to measure incendiary discourse on talk radio and TV found that Levin scored highest on its measure of "outrage". The study looked at 10 prominent radio and television programs, known for incendiary discourse on political matters, and scored content on the basis of whether it used "emotional display", "misrepresentative exaggeration", "mockery", "conflagration", "slippery slope", "insulting" or "obscene language", and other factors, finding that Levin was the radio host who engaged in the most outrage. The study found that he utilized "outrage speech or behavior at a rate of more than one instance per minute."[2] In How Democracies Die, Harvard University political scientists Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky write that Mark Levin was among the popular right-wing talk radio hosts who "helped to legitimate the use of uncivil discourse" in American politics, and contribute to the erosion of democratic norms.[71] According to Politico, Levin has a "penchant for hysteria."[72]
Who removed it? Not meQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Found guilty? By whom? By what judicial system? By what standard of justice when it can be trashed like that. At that rate they might as well charge you in their kangaroo court.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Excellent! First, I'll commit 34 counts of fraud, then they can convict me.Quote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
Are you seriously trying to make a case around a non-existent video clip?!Quote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
What?Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Just checked the link I posted and you are right it has been taken down by YT.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
I watched it on Sunday night and again last night before posting. Fox News link below if you want to watch it.
https://www.foxnews.com/video/636672...17dd49b52b6c13
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Originally Posted by joey B
It does feel strange alright, if I'm honest.
The Canada, Greenland and Panama Canal stories were seen as a running joke for the last couple of weeks here in America (Canada is not going to become the 51st state and no one in either country expects it to). The Canada story was just a throw-away comment by Trump who is likely trying to appeal to those Canadians who favour him over Trudeau whom they detest. But joking aside I think Trump would love to be able to depend on Canada to allow access for the US military to the northern portion of that country. And if he is looking to make an American presence felt in Greenland, then it is obvious there is something afoot in that part of the world. The common denominator is geography - it is obvious that if Trump is talking about Greenland and Canada he sees a threat to America from China and possibly Russia.
It has been reported that China and Russia have designs on Greenland (for minerals and as a strategic base) and Trump is likely trying to beat them to the punch. What does the future hold for the 55,000 population of Greenland if all 3 superpowers are making plans for their country, and what will Denmark be able to do to stop any expansionist plans? Trump is also concerned about China's growing presence in South America and the Panama Canal is seen as a very important passageway for shipping. America built it and gave the canal to the Panamanians as a "gift" apparently under Jimmy Carter. So the fact that the Chinese are elbowing their way into that area is concerning for America.
Hopefully Greenland can remain with the natives of that country and Canada remain the property of the people of Canada, while the Panamanians uphold their part of the agreement about the Canal, if there was one. It is a situation that bears watching.
How is this being perceived in Ireland?
Maybe Donald Trump will take Ireland as well ? !
Well they can hardly convict me of 34 counts of fraud if I haven't committed 34 counts of fraud, can they? They don't give Nobel prizes for "Attempted" ChemistryQuote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
That Trump should probably settle his tax evasion in Panama before he decides to invadeQuote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trum...filing-2005079
Paddy's green shamrock shore? No that will always be Irish.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
But on a more serious note the Greenland and Panama Canal stories are gaining traction this morning. And apparently military force will be used to remove the Chinese from Panama because according to Trump they have no business running the Canal when it was something built for the Panamanians by America. Greenland's days are numbered apparently. There will be a three way struggle over that land because China, who already possesses the lions share of precious minerals in the world, is looking to annex Greenland as well. And Russia also needs those minerals. That would leave America completely dependent on China for many things we use in our daily lives today.
That is what is being reported this morning for what it's worth.
France to Trump: EU won’t let you invade Greenland – POLITICO
Anyone remember playing 'Risk' years ago, when games were played on a table, with real, physical dice, markers, etc.?