POLITICAL THREAD

[55wildcat]

 

[HymanKaplan]

In the latest polling aggregate, the generic ballot for the midterm elections stands at D + 1.6

At this point in Trump's first term as President, the generic ballot for the midterm elections stood at D +8

This is not a small thing.

 

[55wildcat]

 

[DrH. Lecter]

We will be forced to have a lifetime of her ignorance and low IQ dragging down the court. DEI in full force. Virtue signalling a SCOTUS pick is what you got with autopen and his group of radicals.

 

[Cleatortoises]

Yes, that is very clear. Dissent and disagreement has been reworded as "disloyalty" and "hating Trump" in the party now. But it is what the party has become, which is ever-so clear since yesterday when a Trump backed PAC launched a $1,000,000 ad buy against Thomas Massie for being too conservative and not falling in-line.

A lot of the immigration and border enforcement is via EO. 7 from what I can count, although yes there has been some things that didn't require it. The Laken Riley Act is about the only immigration bill that we have put into law, but it's a very specific bill that even got 40+ Dem votes. DOGE hasn't really proven to be a long-lasting success either. They tried, forsure, but Congress is only willing to *maybe* codify about 12 hours worth of gov't spending in DOGE cuts. I just have a very, very, very hard time celebrating that when we were promised much more. I don't think anyone being sold the DOGE cut hype pre-election was expecting just a temporary fix. The attack mission on Iran was impressive. Honestly don't expect anything less from our military. Our military dominance rarely gets understood until things like that happen. Not really buying that the issue is just over with, however. Maybe it can hopefully be, but hard to take a victory lap on ANYTHING presented as peace in the Middle East. I don't know enough to go in-depth on military strategy and what was the right or wrong move, however. I have opinions, but that's about it.

What I want is real cuts codified into law on larger scale. Then we can talk about big tax cuts aswell. Tax cuts with only minor spending cuts is just a future death sentence. Rather than creating a Palantir database of citizens, keep the promise of protecting citizens from the government. Pass legislation to further reduce federal government powers. I mean, if Palantir was sponsoring Biden military parades and working to create a database on us, every person here would be going nuts aswell. Right now the biggest issue I am seeing is the admin fighting for more power. Like today, the rogue judges decision sounds good right now, but I fear that is going to lead to 4 years of EO'd socialism next time we get a Dem, with little anyone can do until the Supreme Court takes their months to make a ruling. Another example of not thinking ahead. Also including taking states rights away on AI in the BBB aswell. Not going to pretend that I know EVERYTHING about the BBB but I am losing hope of any large scale cuts with spending and taxes. Seems like it gets chopped down weekly. I saw a right-leaning account even state that the newest form essentially keeps a lot of benefits in place for illegals (although I haven't read such for myself, but made the assumption it was true considering it was from someone who is a big Trump supporter, so no sure why they would lie). Would a bill banning all benefits for illegals be too much to ask? Or heck, even a bill requiring states to pay for such if they want to. I would think that would make it through the house pretty easily. About to leave for work so ill leave it at that for now.

So many words.
Brevity is your friend.
Make concise points we will read them.
Produce a soliloqy, we will certainly take a dump on it.
Their might be a good point in there. Who knows?

 

[*CatinIL*]

I have always done my own auto maintenance. Cannot trust anybody anymore. My truck has not been out of the garage in three years. I detailed it and bought a cover for it, and my SUV. Both are covered in my garage. Since we both are retired, we only use her SUV. I usually just have that oil changed and use full synthetic. I used to change oil every 3500 miles, but really that's too soon, just a preference of mine.

I do use royal purple in my lil truck, figured I would spend the bucks on that since I rarely drive it. Some of these newer vehicles do not have tranny dip stick anymore. You fill through the drain plug. It's a tube like plug that overflows when tranny is full, best to have a lift to change.

I do my own tune-ups, brakes, and so on. I guess I need to not complain about paying for oil change and do it myself, but it was just too damn easy to drop it off. I never was much on any kind of additives other than injector cleaner. When I change the oil, I always add a bottle.

I have a pretty good mechanic that keeps the cars running smooth...

 

[Cleatortoises]

Rutt roh, guess who's next.

Nuclear Shockwave: Pakistan Building ICBM That Can Strike U.S. with China's Help - Defence Security Asia

In a development poised to upend the global nuclear equilibrium, Pakistan is reportedly developing a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with the ability to strike the continental United States — a strategic evolution that, if confirmed, would place Islamabad alongside the...

defencesecurityasia.com

According to a high-impact exposé by Foreign Affairs, U.S. intelligence agencies have identified classified indicators suggesting Pakistan is quietly accelerating a long-range missile program, with clandestine assistance from China, that would enable it to field an ICBM capable of delivering a nuclear warhead over 10,000 kilometers.

FAFO.
Joe says don't.

 

[55wildcat]

 

[Lost In FL]

They big mad

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I'm so proud of these sheeple ... being so open and honest about their ignorance and mental disabilities. We should applaud them for being so brave...

 

[HymanKaplan]

Given how poorly Pakistan's China supplied military performed against India (who were using US military surplus from the 80's and 90's, I'm not overly worried.

India's landscape was littered with Chinese made air to ground missiles that launched and then unceremoniously fell to the ground like a stone, with the warhead intact. Like oversized dog turds. The largest danger they presented was, you know, falling ON someone.

 

[Lost In FL]

We're all the psychopath Republicans that drove us into war with Afghanistan true Americans . Seems to me that those, like me, who opposed these disastrous adventures to preserve4 American lives. and treasure are the true patriotic Americans, and those that are eagerly applauding Trump's attacks are working against American interests.

You're the true patriotic Americans? The ones that wanted to remove the border?

Please, tell us another one!

 

[TTU/UK fan]

OK, now I get it. You're hapless.

Call it what you want. Having higher expectations of govt used to be normal. Now we are supposed to take what we can get and shut up when it's our side in power, but then right leaning folks go anti-government, libertarian the moment Dems get power. If the Dems were having trouble passing bills with a trifecta and having to pass record EOs, we would rightfully be roasting them. But right now it's just excuses.

 

[55wildcat]

 

[Cleatortoises]

Nice hat.

 

[HymanKaplan]

Would (under the theoretical assumption that I was single of course)

 

[HymanKaplan]

Got there early, to be first in line.

That kid is going places.

 

[UKBrassowTipIN]

 

[warrior-cat]

Lol and winning keeps on winning

“It's Not Just Murder That's Likely At Historic Lows

The US is on track to record the lowest violent crime rate since 1968 and lowest property crime rate ever.”​

Under Trump 😂

It's Not Just Murder That's Likely At Historic Lows

The US is on track to record the lowest violent crime rate since 1968 and lowest property crime rate ever.

jasher.substack.com

When there is a promise of actually making people pay for their crimes, crimes will slow way down.

 

[HymanKaplan]

Also, it helps to have, you know, LESS criminals IN the country. Who knew.

 

[BBUK]

Haha...they are having a back and forth among themselves. I have one ignored..... I must be getting softer in my older age... I haven't ignored the other one.......yet....

 

[HymanKaplan]

sidebar

My decision to self deport from the Cardinals thread is proving, for now, to be a wise one.

 

[vhcat70]

Would (under the theoretical assumption that I was single of course)

All thanks to Mitch McConnell for making her possible on SC.

 

[*CatinIL*]

sidebar

My decision to self deport from the Cardinals thread is proving, for now, to be a wise one.

You should start a Cubs thread and send them down a path of destruction.

 

[vhcat70]

Would (under the theoretical assumption that I was single of course)

In the history of the USSC, which Justice has given birth to the most kids? HK, this is a math problem. You may have a chance.

 

[55wildcat]

Would (under the theoretical assumption that I was single of course)

Tighter than a skeeters eye!

 

[HymanKaplan]

In the history of the USSC, which Justice has given birth to the most kids? HK, this is a math problem. You may have a chance.

She has SEVEN kids?

Never mind. I didn't know she was a Dugger...

 

[Cleatortoises]

We will be forced to have a lifetime of her ignorance and low IQ dragging down the court. DEI in full force. Virtue signalling a SCOTUS pick is what you got with autopen and his group of radicals.

Sadly, I'll be dead before this nitwit is gone.
Trump needs another appointment before it's over .
Please let it be Sotomayor.

 

[UK82]

Late night talk shows before the hate.

 

[HymanKaplan]

Tighter than a skeeters eye!

given the new information that has come to light, it would seem NOT.

 

[TTU/UK fan]

So many words.
Brevity is your friend.
Make concise points we will read them.
Produce a soliloqy, we will certainly take a dump on it.
Their might be a good point in there. Who knows?

Oh cool, I'm really bummed that you (the person I didn't quote) didn't read the answers I gave to the person who was asking my opinion on something. Next time someone asks me a question make sure you let me know if you read my answers or not.

 

[Cleatortoises]

I have a pretty good mechanic that keeps the cars running smooth...

Hey, I need a 10 mm socket over here.
No metrics Kaplan.
You are on double secret probation with the fancy composer.

 

[Cleatortoises]

You're the true patriotic Americans? The ones that wanted to remove the border?

Please, tell us another one!

Was that dude, mad one, hammered?
Your post 414.
Reread that mess.
Woooooweee.

 

[AustinTXCat]

** Wise Words Department **

“May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house.”

– George Carlin

 

[Cleatortoises]

Would (under the theoretical assumption that I was single of course)

Yep.
Bring the gavel.

 

[Cleatortoises]

You should start a Cubs thread and send them down a path of destruction.

Cubs?
We'll get em next year.

 

[Cleatortoises]

Tighter than a skeeters eye!

False.
We used to say "its like tearing open a sore eye" 🤣

 

[Cleatortoises]

She has SEVEN kids?

Never mind. I didn't know she was a Dugger...

But she is giving it out of both drawer legs.
God love her.

 

[55wildcat]

Can ICE just go get him regardless being jailed or not? He is illegal

Abrego Garcia lawyers ask judge to keep him in jail on deportation ..​

 

[AustinTXCat]

** Wise Words Department **

"My favorite machine at the gym is the vending machine."

- Caroline Rhea

 

[WTF Cat]

I was actually going to look at the Buick SUV. I remember Buick's being quiet rides. While I like the dependability of the Toyota's (We've had a few.) they are not a quiet ride at all. Not getting into Cadillac's too much dough... I'd spend that on a house.

I had a Buick Enclave a few years ago. A complete POS... too many problems to mention.

Finally decided to trade it in... and it died on the highway on the way to the dealership. Waited about 10 minutes, and it started. Drove it to the dealer, traded it, and laughed all the way home.