You would think that would be a good lesson to learn, but instead we're trying to figure out how Dems can become just a hair more like Archie Bunker without selling their souls.
Remember when Tempe lost the Super Bowl because the AZ legislature wouldn't authorize an MLK holiday? If there's anything bigger than government in this country, it's the NFL. They don't like to be irritated.
I listened to an R congressman on NPR this morning praising DJT for doing this. He said we need to get this spending under control, and I sat there thinking, "Dude, you're in the body that passed all this spending. Just pull it back! Pass a budget! It's right in the Constitution!"
Given that these are state level activities in red states, that's going to require a lot of legislating. Legislating that I'm not even sure is possible.
I once read that the U.S. could be thought of as a customs union instead of a country, and that seems truer and truer each day.
Here ya go: https://archive.is/O4ucr (The NYT op-ed)
My take on this is it's pretty good advice. Win first, then you can work on policy. Trying to please everyone before you get elected exposes the fringier elements in your party (at least for the Dems) who may hold some fairly unpopular opinions.
Changing people's minds takes time and winning an election or two buys you that time. People think Trump just happened. We could probably trace his origins all the way back to Goldwater if we really tried.
Counterpoint: What both Biden and Trump did was perfectly legal under the Constitution. Terrible but legal. Why not demonstrate good governance, instead, by getting busy and trying a legislative solution (hint: alter the Constitution by removing or severely limiting the pardon power)?
I think the root of our disagreement lies in timing. Who knew anything in Feb. 2020, which is when the lab leak accusation was beginning to take hold? People who originally did so have never allowed for another explanation, even in the fact of great uncertainty.
I'm just more irked that people, some of whom hold high elective office in this country, have been running with this lab leak thing since Feb. of 2020. Who the hell knew anything about COVID back then?
Now we're supposed to take them seriously because the CIA issues a "well they might be right but we can't say for sure, and we probably shouldn't even be saying this" mealy-mouthed statement. What a bunch of hogwash.
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We sure are.
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This might be the most erudite comment thread ever posted on this site.
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Wow, really? I've kept bacon drippings in a jar in my fridge for my entire adult life. Keeping it full is a great excuse to buy more bacon.
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You would think that would be a good lesson to learn, but instead we're trying to figure out how Dems can become just a hair more like Archie Bunker without selling their souls.
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Piling on shouldn't be countenanced. This is a pretty dark turn.
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https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/lawmakers-threaten-superdome-funding-over-halftime-show-smut
Bring back Up With People!
Remember when Tempe lost the Super Bowl because the AZ legislature wouldn't authorize an MLK holiday? If there's anything bigger than government in this country, it's the NFL. They don't like to be irritated.
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It has always been thus. Draw the maps and decide who represents you in Congress.
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Your lips to His ears.
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I listened to an R congressman on NPR this morning praising DJT for doing this. He said we need to get this spending under control, and I sat there thinking, "Dude, you're in the body that passed all this spending. Just pull it back! Pass a budget! It's right in the Constitution!"
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Given that these are state level activities in red states, that's going to require a lot of legislating. Legislating that I'm not even sure is possible.
I once read that the U.S. could be thought of as a customs union instead of a country, and that seems truer and truer each day.
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I think we *can* be certain.
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Here ya go: https://archive.is/O4ucr (The NYT op-ed)
My take on this is it's pretty good advice. Win first, then you can work on policy. Trying to please everyone before you get elected exposes the fringier elements in your party (at least for the Dems) who may hold some fairly unpopular opinions.
Changing people's minds takes time and winning an election or two buys you that time. People think Trump just happened. We could probably trace his origins all the way back to Goldwater if we really tried.
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Worse than what we have already happening?
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Power to do what?
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Let's do it!
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Counterpoint: What both Biden and Trump did was perfectly legal under the Constitution. Terrible but legal. Why not demonstrate good governance, instead, by getting busy and trying a legislative solution (hint: alter the Constitution by removing or severely limiting the pardon power)?
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This country is getting more absurd by the minute.
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There was a story in the Chicago Sun-Times to that effect. Kinda mindboggling.
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Hoo boy.
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The world's first good negotiator.
On “Memo: All Federal Grant, Loan, and Financial Assistance “Temporarily Paused””
I had that same thought. They've had 4 fallow years to marinate in Truth Social nonsense and now they're bringing it to bear.
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True. This is DJT's 2nd term.
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LOL. "woke gender ideology" Idiocracy wasn't supposed to happen for another 500 years.
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I think the root of our disagreement lies in timing. Who knew anything in Feb. 2020, which is when the lab leak accusation was beginning to take hold? People who originally did so have never allowed for another explanation, even in the fact of great uncertainty.
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I'm just more irked that people, some of whom hold high elective office in this country, have been running with this lab leak thing since Feb. of 2020. Who the hell knew anything about COVID back then?
Now we're supposed to take them seriously because the CIA issues a "well they might be right but we can't say for sure, and we probably shouldn't even be saying this" mealy-mouthed statement. What a bunch of hogwash.
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