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Is The Second Amendment The Red-Headed Stepchild Of The Trump Administration?
It was gratifying to see some official recognition by the Trump administration of the damage done to our natural, God-given right of self defense by the Biden/Obama junta. The fanaticism on display at the ATF and the Justice Department during the last four years was unprecedented in American history. They shifted the perspective almost completely with the explicit assumption that gun dealers are criminals, and gun collectors are functionally equivalent to arms dealers selling guns to children in the ghetto. Their harassment of regular Americans exercising their rights was sadly accepted by a compliant media, though any enforcement of rational gun laws was met with hysterical opprobrium because of the inconvenient truth that America is a safe country...except for the blue inner cities.
Protecting Second Amendment RightsExecutive Order
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The Second Amendment is an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty. It has preserved the right of the American people to protect ourselves, our families, and our freedoms since the founding of our great Nation. Because it is foundational to maintaining all other rights held by Americans, the right to keep and bear arms must not be infringed. Sec. 2. Plan of Action. (a) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Attorney General shall examine all orders, regulations, guidance, plans, international agreements, and other actions of executive departments and agencies (agencies) to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens, and present a proposed plan of action to the President, through the Domestic Policy Advisor, to protect the Second Amendment rights of all Americans.But... This executive order is long on rolling back the worst excesses of the drooling idiot, and suspiciously short of any substantive recognition of the reality of the 2nd Amendment. Status Quo Ante Biden is a nice place to start, but our gun rights were not being defended vigorously by the administration even before Biden: Magazine restrictions, scary gun bans, purchase limits, harassment of honest dealers and collectors, nitpicking regulations obviously designed as de facto bans, restrictions on shooting on public land, and on and on and on. For America to return to some semblance of true freedom, the 2nd Amendment has to be respected as the simple declarative statement that it is. Until that happens, our rights will be under attack, even by the Trump administration. Yes, they are broadly pro-freedom and pro-gun rights, but the the vast regulatory state that has been created to limit our rights will never respect those rights, because their very existence is predicated on restricting those rights. A leopard cannot change his spots, and the ATF cannot suddenly recognize the absurdity of its very function. Will Donald Trump and Pam Bondi appreciate the opportunity to change the paradigm of American freedom and allow us to return to the first principles of America? I'm not sure. Bondi is no friend of the 2nd Amendment, and Donald Trump is mildly pro gun, but without the appreciation of its importance that we need! We shall see....
(b) In developing such proposed plan of action, the Attorney General shall review, at a minimum:
(i) All Presidential and agencies' actions from January 2021 through January 2025 that purport to promote safety but may have impinged on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens;
(ii) Rules promulgated by the Department of Justice, including by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, from January 2021 through January 2025 pertaining to firearms and/or Federal firearms licensees;
(iii) Agencies' plans, orders, and actions regarding the so-called "enhanced regulatory enforcement policy" pertaining to firearms and/or Federal firearms licensees;
(iv) Reports and related documents issued by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention;
(v) The positions taken by the United States in any and all ongoing and potential litigation that affects or could affect the ability of Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights;
(vi) Agencies' classifications of firearms and ammunition; and
(vii) The processing of applications to make, manufacture, transfer, or export firearms. Sec. 3. Implementation. Upon submission of the proposed plan of action described in section 2 of this order, the Attorney General shall work with the Domestic Policy Advisor to finalize the plan of action and establish a process for implementation. Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
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Hi
Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 16, 2025 12:00 PM (ZmEVT)
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Yo!
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at February 16, 2025 12:02 PM (dgRL6)
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Nobody would miss the ATF.
Posted by: BignJames at February 16, 2025 12:03 PM (Yj6Os)
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Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 12:05 PM (P1LH5)
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Um, you may have missed this part:
"(v) The positions taken by the United States in any and all ongoing and potential litigation that affects or could affect the ability of Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights;"
That's yuge. For decades the left has done the sue-and-settle thing, and now Trump is directing it for gun laws.
That means tanking cases defending gun regulations and accepting settlements that repeal regulations.
"(v) The positions taken by the United States in any and all ongoing and potential litigation that affects or could affect the ability of Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights;"
That's yuge. For decades the left has done the sue-and-settle thing, and now Trump is directing it for gun laws.
That means tanking cases defending gun regulations and accepting settlements that repeal regulations.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 16, 2025 12:06 PM (ZOv7s)
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I'm not worried at all. Pam Bondi is going to protect our 2nd amendment rights.
Posted by: redridinghood at February 16, 2025 12:07 PM (NpAcC)
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Trump has earned my trust.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 16, 2025 12:09 PM (u73oe)
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At least they are thinking about it.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 12:09 PM (/lPRQ)
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Not far enough. "All laws from The National Firearms Act of 1934 to present day that infringe on the right of law abiding citizens are hereby null and void" would be a better start.
Posted by: NR Pax at February 16, 2025 12:10 PM (lXCUP)
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Prior to modern gun control America had far, far less "gun violence"
RKBA is a defined right in the Constitution, but even if you ignore that, gun control only made things worse.
But the thing is, if you want the physical safety of the 50s and earlier you need to return to that culture - no GloboHomo, no trannies, hell no *2nd* generation feminism. All of which is anathema to the left
So gun control has become the "hearts and prayers" thing they always bitch about
RKBA is a defined right in the Constitution, but even if you ignore that, gun control only made things worse.
But the thing is, if you want the physical safety of the 50s and earlier you need to return to that culture - no GloboHomo, no trannies, hell no *2nd* generation feminism. All of which is anathema to the left
So gun control has become the "hearts and prayers" thing they always bitch about
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 12:11 PM (t0Rmr)
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PDJT is wheels up from Palm Beach en route to Daytona for the Daytona 500.
Posted by: TRex at February 16, 2025 12:11 PM (IQ6Gq)
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What I see is that there are raging, 5 alarm fires burning inside the DOJ, the FBI, 60 Judges (or whatever) filing injunctions daily, Israel, Egypt, and Hamas shrieking, Europe outraged at being told the truth, a war to negotiate in Ukraine, and of course the immigration mess.
Compared to all of that, 2A concerns appear to be a few embers smoldering in a corner somewhere. They’ve gotten to be taken care of sooner or later , but there’s just too much happening already.
Compared to all of that, 2A concerns appear to be a few embers smoldering in a corner somewhere. They’ve gotten to be taken care of sooner or later , but there’s just too much happening already.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 12:11 PM (fIaE2)
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The Gun Control Act and National Firearms Act are unconstitutional. Refuse to enforce them.
Abolish the ATF.
Abolish the ATF.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 16, 2025 12:13 PM (l3YAf)
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Well. PDT had guys with guns protect him after he was shot. Can we ask for anything less?
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 12:14 PM (W/lyH)
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But the thing is, if you want the physical safety of the 50s and earlier you need to return to that culture
Those terms are acceptable.
They’ve gotten to be taken care of sooner or later , but there’s just too much happening already.
The enemy is getting overwhelmed because none of their holy acolytes of the intellectual class predicted this. I'm fine with this being slipped under like a knife to the ribs.
Those terms are acceptable.
They’ve gotten to be taken care of sooner or later , but there’s just too much happening already.
The enemy is getting overwhelmed because none of their holy acolytes of the intellectual class predicted this. I'm fine with this being slipped under like a knife to the ribs.
Posted by: NR Pax at February 16, 2025 12:14 PM (lXCUP)
Posted by: one hour sober at February 16, 2025 12:14 PM (Y1sOo)
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Thx CBD. Trump has done ba lot on different fronts in this brief term. Once he gets his entire administration in place then gun laws can be attacked. Just knowing the DOJ won't be doing anti 2nd crap is a great start
Once they're in place, try and repeal the 1934 act. See if the Republicans are game
Once they're in place, try and repeal the 1934 act. See if the Republicans are game
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 16, 2025 12:15 PM (KXtU1)
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Trump has earned my trust.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 16, 2025 12:09 PM (u73oe)
He hasn't earned mine on this subject. Remember, he did the knee-jerk New York Democrat thing with "Bump Stocks" when it seemed politically expedient.
When he siccs the DoJ on the states with Assault Weapons Bans and starts talking about how beautiful 30 round magazines are, then I'll relax.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 16, 2025 12:09 PM (u73oe)
He hasn't earned mine on this subject. Remember, he did the knee-jerk New York Democrat thing with "Bump Stocks" when it seemed politically expedient.
When he siccs the DoJ on the states with Assault Weapons Bans and starts talking about how beautiful 30 round magazines are, then I'll relax.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at February 16, 2025 12:15 PM (Ai3df)
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Um, you may have missed this part:
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 16, 2025 12:06 PM (ZOv7s)
No, I didn't miss it.
"...shall examine [...] to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens..."
That is not a policy change. That is a "let's take a look."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 16, 2025 12:06 PM (ZOv7s)
No, I didn't miss it.
"...shall examine [...] to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens..."
That is not a policy change. That is a "let's take a look."
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 16, 2025 12:16 PM (mWSu4)
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The 2nd Amd is totally alien to most big city people which is the vast majority of Americans.
My small town upbringing formal Civics class lessons on the Constitution were simple - it was written in simple English not 'legalese' because it made for all men and is the foundation for any law to be written after.
Lesson the Amd 1st - it says "Congress" because it applies to the Congress.
Lesson the Amd 2nd - it does not specify Congress because it prohibits the federal, state, and anyfvckinbody from infringing.
... sidebar... anyone who thinks magic dirt makes one a citizen because you were dropped here is a retard... or they think you are.
My small town upbringing formal Civics class lessons on the Constitution were simple - it was written in simple English not 'legalese' because it made for all men and is the foundation for any law to be written after.
Lesson the Amd 1st - it says "Congress" because it applies to the Congress.
Lesson the Amd 2nd - it does not specify Congress because it prohibits the federal, state, and anyfvckinbody from infringing.
... sidebar... anyone who thinks magic dirt makes one a citizen because you were dropped here is a retard... or they think you are.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 12:17 PM (/lPRQ)
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Let's tackle the big things first twarting bankruputcy, socialist takeover and bottomless corruption, and then worry about legal access to machine guns, no?
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at February 16, 2025 12:17 PM (wBaIH)
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>> But the thing is, if you want the physical safety of the 50s and earlier you need to return to that culture - no GloboHomo, no trannies, hell no *2nd* generation feminism. All of which is anathema to the left
In my opinion, a big source of the explosion in violence in the 60s was a shift towards “criminals are actually just victims of society” mindset.
In my opinion, a big source of the explosion in violence in the 60s was a shift towards “criminals are actually just victims of society” mindset.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 16, 2025 12:17 PM (l3YAf)
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Compared to all of that, 2A concerns appear to be a few embers smoldering in a corner somewhere. They’ve gotten to be taken care of sooner or later , but there’s just too much happening already.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 12:11 PM (fIaE2)
I don't know Tom. Seems like a good time to throw in an EO on a 2A something.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 12:11 PM (fIaE2)
I don't know Tom. Seems like a good time to throw in an EO on a 2A something.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 12:17 PM (W/lyH)
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That clown Bush had running Iraq, the guy in the brown boots and suit, gave every Iraqi the right to possess an AK for protection. So there you go. Why can't I have one (would settle for an MP5).
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 16, 2025 12:18 PM (gm9Sb)
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The ATF for one needs to be reigned in, its war on bump stocks - needed by handicapped gun owners - needs to be ended. Reciprocity of gun permits between states needs to be as ubiquitous as it is for driver licenses, a moved resident can be required to reapply locally - with the default being, yes, you can - but the days of a legal permit holder committing a felony if they drive thru another jurisdiction with an otherwise legal gun needs to stop.
Oh, and I wish he would address with an EO states that require a firearm with a normal sized magazine to be half empty or goto jail.
Oh, and I wish he would address with an EO states that require a firearm with a normal sized magazine to be half empty or goto jail.
Posted by: BobM at February 16, 2025 12:19 PM (aeqPX)
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Macron and his collapsing Euro greenies want to get together after Vance's speech frightened them.
A little second amendment open carry might just slow down the daily Muslim murder rampage going on over there.
Macron and his collapsing Euro greenies want to get together after Vance's speech frightened them.
A little second amendment open carry might just slow down the daily Muslim murder rampage going on over there.
Posted by: Auspex at February 16, 2025 12:19 PM (j4U/Z)
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Trump has earned my trust.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 16, 2025 12:09 PM (u73oe)
Willowed but I said that if Trump told me that a chicken dips snuff, I would look under the wing for the box
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 16, 2025 12:09 PM (u73oe)
Willowed but I said that if Trump told me that a chicken dips snuff, I would look under the wing for the box
Posted by: MAC V SOG at February 16, 2025 12:20 PM (P4Pk9)
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Couple things:
1) To be fair, there are a few things the government needs to get it's ass spanked for. Trump is not being a shrinking violet on those and there are only so many hours in a day. We are getting spoiled.
2) Our gun rights are in better shape than almost anyone on the fucking planet. A low bar, but we are managing to step over it.
1) To be fair, there are a few things the government needs to get it's ass spanked for. Trump is not being a shrinking violet on those and there are only so many hours in a day. We are getting spoiled.
2) Our gun rights are in better shape than almost anyone on the fucking planet. A low bar, but we are managing to step over it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 12:20 PM (bss/y)
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23 Compared to all of that, 2A concerns appear to be a few embers smoldering in a corner somewhere. They’ve gotten to be taken care of sooner or later , but there’s just too much happening already.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 12:11 PM (fIaE2)
I'm with you... It's not even a Month into the Trump administration... At least we know no new infringements of the 2A are going to occur under Trump . Let's give him a chance
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 12:11 PM (fIaE2)
I'm with you... It's not even a Month into the Trump administration... At least we know no new infringements of the 2A are going to occur under Trump . Let's give him a chance
Posted by: It's me donna at February 16, 2025 12:20 PM (VE6XX)
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24 That clown Bush had running Iraq, the guy in the brown boots and suit, gave every Iraqi the right to possess an AK for protection. So there you go. Why can't I have one (would settle for an MP5).
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 16, 2025 12:18 PM (gm9Sb)
Oooo. Or a Sterling. Or one of those M2 Hyde submachine guns.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 16, 2025 12:18 PM (gm9Sb)
Oooo. Or a Sterling. Or one of those M2 Hyde submachine guns.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 12:21 PM (bss/y)
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Posted by: Big Bob's Deep Lake Salvage Inc at February 16, 2025 12:23 PM (W/lyH)
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Well, I expect them to walk and chew gum at the same time.
It's a good opening salvo. Now they need to go for the jugular. Make those libtards shriek even harder.
First up, and not very controversial is the suppressor laws.
Why not be like the Euroweenies?
It's a good opening salvo. Now they need to go for the jugular. Make those libtards shriek even harder.
First up, and not very controversial is the suppressor laws.
Why not be like the Euroweenies?
Posted by: MkY at February 16, 2025 12:23 PM (cPGH3)
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What part of "Because it is foundational to maintaining all other rights held by Americans, the right to keep and bear arms must not be infringed." is weak or unclear?
Posted by: AlecK at February 16, 2025 12:23 PM (wI3Fd)
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25 Do you realize that the little pistol I have owned like forever, a Beretta Jetfire .25 has to be loaded one round short to comply with the NY SAFE act. A ritzy target pistol like many Walthers and Hammerlis are verboten because the magazine is in front of the trigger guard.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 16, 2025 12:23 PM (gm9Sb)
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Oooo. Or a Sterling. Or one of those M2 Hyde submachine guns.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 12:21 PM
I will have a Micro Uzi Pro full auto, please!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 12:21 PM
I will have a Micro Uzi Pro full auto, please!
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 16, 2025 12:24 PM (4XwPj)
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Everyone gets Tommy guns.
Posted by: Guy who relates everything to Star Trek at February 16, 2025 12:24 PM (vFG9F)
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Everyone gets Tommy guns.
Posted by: Guy who relates everything to Star Trek at February 16, 2025 12:24 PM (vFG9F)
Hey!
Give those back!
Posted by: Guy who relates everything to Star Trek at February 16, 2025 12:24 PM (vFG9F)
Hey!
Give those back!
Posted by: Tommy at February 16, 2025 12:25 PM (W/lyH)
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In my opinion, a big source of the explosion in violence in the 60s was a shift towards “criminals are actually just victims of society” mindset.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director
+++
Well, Jagger did say that it was you and me who killed the Kennedys.
So, it must be true.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director
+++
Well, Jagger did say that it was you and me who killed the Kennedys.
So, it must be true.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at February 16, 2025 12:26 PM (Lo97M)
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1) To be fair, there are a few things the government needs to get it's ass spanked for. Trump is not being a shrinking violet on those and there are only so many hours in a day. We are getting spoiled.
I see LA has pulled back on investing in vaccine public events. Its a pretty minor thing really but in every single discussion on leftwing forums I've seen not a single person asks, "Well, maybe after the COVID fiasco there do have to be consequences?"
I see LA has pulled back on investing in vaccine public events. Its a pretty minor thing really but in every single discussion on leftwing forums I've seen not a single person asks, "Well, maybe after the COVID fiasco there do have to be consequences?"
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 12:26 PM (t0Rmr)
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 16, 2025 12:26 PM (gXiuU)
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Why is the 2A important?
Why do I need it?
There are still thousands of fit, military aged men in this country illegally.
Why do I need it?
There are still thousands of fit, military aged men in this country illegally.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 12:27 PM (W/lyH)
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I just want to able to practice in my own back yard without alarming neighbors.
Posted by: MkY at February 16, 2025 12:28 PM (cPGH3)
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I have some thoughts on this, but I have to make something to eat.
Maybe gather these thoughts together and put them on the gun thread this evening.
Maybe gather these thoughts together and put them on the gun thread this evening.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 16, 2025 12:28 PM (n4GiU)
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He hasn't espoused any wild ideas about it. It reads as if they are cutting the harassment by the ATF and other agencies on possession and sales. That's a start.
"The Second Amendment is an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty..." is also a good beginning.
"The Second Amendment is an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty..." is also a good beginning.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 12:28 PM (8KN6b)
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Tommy guns?
I want a Panzerspahwagen Rad 8 with the PaK40.
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 16, 2025 12:26 PM (gXiuU)
Recreational McNukes.
I want a Panzerspahwagen Rad 8 with the PaK40.
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 16, 2025 12:26 PM (gXiuU)
Recreational McNukes.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 16, 2025 12:29 PM (l3YAf)
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Why is the 2A important?
Why do I need it?
There are still thousands of fit, military aged men in this country illegally.
One of the most amusing parts of the public RKBA debate is that the reason for it is rarely discussed. Yes you should be able to have a gun to hunt or to defend your property and self but the two real reasons are:
1) So you can overthrow a tyrannical government
2) So you can form a militia to engage invading forces - like our current illegals - irrespective of whether the federal government asks or even wants you to
Why do I need it?
There are still thousands of fit, military aged men in this country illegally.
One of the most amusing parts of the public RKBA debate is that the reason for it is rarely discussed. Yes you should be able to have a gun to hunt or to defend your property and self but the two real reasons are:
1) So you can overthrow a tyrannical government
2) So you can form a militia to engage invading forces - like our current illegals - irrespective of whether the federal government asks or even wants you to
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 12:30 PM (t0Rmr)
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McNukes will add sizzle to your McGriddle.
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 16, 2025 12:30 PM (gXiuU)
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Agree with both NR Pax at #9 and tom servo @#11.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 16, 2025 12:31 PM (n4GiU)
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41 Why is the 2A important?
Why do I need it?
There are still thousands of fit, military aged men in this country illegally.
Posted by: Diogenes
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Jihadis have been coming across the Southern and Northern borders with regularity.
Why do I need it?
There are still thousands of fit, military aged men in this country illegally.
Posted by: Diogenes
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Jihadis have been coming across the Southern and Northern borders with regularity.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 12:31 PM (8KN6b)
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I see LA has pulled back on investing in vaccine public events. Its a pretty minor thing really but in every single discussion on leftwing forums I've seen not a single person asks, "Well, maybe after the COVID fiasco there do have to be consequences?"
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 12:26 PM (t0Rmr)
This Insty post pretty much sums it up every time:
https://tinyurl.com/9bk4rbzn
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 12:26 PM (t0Rmr)
This Insty post pretty much sums it up every time:
https://tinyurl.com/9bk4rbzn
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 12:31 PM (bss/y)
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It is necessary to prioritize, and defunding the Deep State comes first, because that is taking away the dollars that support the whole Leftist infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia, Deep State operative, and Stanford professor, is throwing a fit about Trump defunding NGOs.
The irony of Vance giving a speech about the need for Europe to do better on democracy as his government cuts funding for American ngos committed to supporting democracy, including in Europe, is not lost on me.
McFaul once boasted on X that he made almost a million dollars a year.
Since I don't think Stanford is paying him more than a fraction of that amount, I wonder where the other half million plus of his income was coming from.
Any ideas?
It's a toughie!
Meanwhile, Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia, Deep State operative, and Stanford professor, is throwing a fit about Trump defunding NGOs.
The irony of Vance giving a speech about the need for Europe to do better on democracy as his government cuts funding for American ngos committed to supporting democracy, including in Europe, is not lost on me.
McFaul once boasted on X that he made almost a million dollars a year.
Since I don't think Stanford is paying him more than a fraction of that amount, I wonder where the other half million plus of his income was coming from.
Any ideas?
It's a toughie!
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 16, 2025 12:32 PM (uxCna)
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47 McNukes will add sizzle to your McGriddle.
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 16, 2025 12:30 PM (gXiuU)
Hold the cobalt.
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 16, 2025 12:30 PM (gXiuU)
Hold the cobalt.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 12:32 PM (bss/y)
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Macron and his collapsing Euro greenies want to get together after Vance's speech frightened them.
A little second amendment open carry might just slow down the daily Muslim murder rampage going on over there.
Posted by: Auspex at February 16, 2025 12:19 PM (j4U/Z)
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Going to see some interesting things in Europe over the next few months. Will Macron and his ilk win? Or will we see a flood of snap elections tossing them out?
We can count on the muzzies continuing their campaign of terror across European cities.
A little second amendment open carry might just slow down the daily Muslim murder rampage going on over there.
Posted by: Auspex at February 16, 2025 12:19 PM (j4U/Z)
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Going to see some interesting things in Europe over the next few months. Will Macron and his ilk win? Or will we see a flood of snap elections tossing them out?
We can count on the muzzies continuing their campaign of terror across European cities.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 12:33 PM (W/lyH)
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Any ideas?
It's a toughie!
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 16, 2025 12:32 PM (uxCna)
THAT MONEY IS MIIIIIIIIIINNNNE!
-McFoul
It's a toughie!
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 16, 2025 12:32 PM (uxCna)
THAT MONEY IS MIIIIIIIIIINNNNE!
-McFoul
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 12:34 PM (bss/y)
55
"A hundred and one
slugs of fun that's my little Tommy gun
gonna use my Tommy gun tonight
this heaters really sumptin
and when I start a pumpin
I see those mugs, catching slugs
dumpin and thumpin
Courtesy to Mad Magazine, South Chicago Parody
slugs of fun that's my little Tommy gun
gonna use my Tommy gun tonight
this heaters really sumptin
and when I start a pumpin
I see those mugs, catching slugs
dumpin and thumpin
Courtesy to Mad Magazine, South Chicago Parody
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 16, 2025 12:34 PM (gm9Sb)
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@24 bill, Paul Bremer. Gingrich called him the biggest disaster in state department history
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 16, 2025 12:34 PM (KXtU1)
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I don't know Tom. Seems like a good time to throw in an EO on a 2A something.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 12:17 PM (W/lyH)
I believe most of the most pressing concerns are various state law issues, which are beyond the scope of any EO. I would like to see the ATF folded into the FBI, but even there Kash needs to take over there and clean some more house first.
Think of invading Europe in 1944. You’d like to hit everyplace all at once, but you can’t. Trump has already done more than I thought he possibly could.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 12:17 PM (W/lyH)
I believe most of the most pressing concerns are various state law issues, which are beyond the scope of any EO. I would like to see the ATF folded into the FBI, but even there Kash needs to take over there and clean some more house first.
Think of invading Europe in 1944. You’d like to hit everyplace all at once, but you can’t. Trump has already done more than I thought he possibly could.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 12:35 PM (fIaE2)
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THAT MONEY IS MIIIIIIIIIINNNNE!
-McFoul
He is just one of the many members of the Elite Class getting rich through Federal dollars laundered through intermediate organizations.
-McFoul
He is just one of the many members of the Elite Class getting rich through Federal dollars laundered through intermediate organizations.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 16, 2025 12:35 PM (uxCna)
59
meh, what, one month into the MAGA Reign Of Terror we have been hoping for ?
So many big targets, and only 24 hours inna day ...
also:
"44 He hasn't espoused any wild ideas about it. It reads as if they are cutting the harassment by the ATF and other agencies on possession and sales. That's a start.
"The Second Amendment is an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty..." is also a good beginning.
Posted by: Braenyard"
and the many others saying the same thing.
also, 27, LOL!
So many big targets, and only 24 hours inna day ...
also:
"44 He hasn't espoused any wild ideas about it. It reads as if they are cutting the harassment by the ATF and other agencies on possession and sales. That's a start.
"The Second Amendment is an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty..." is also a good beginning.
Posted by: Braenyard"
and the many others saying the same thing.
also, 27, LOL!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 16, 2025 12:36 PM (KaBJL)
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Early gub thread!!
30 24 That clown Bush had running Iraq, the guy in the brown boots and suit, gave every Iraqi the right to possess an AK for protection. So there you go. Why can't I have one (would settle for an MP5).
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 16, 2025 12:18 PM (gm9Sb)
Oooo. Or a Sterling. Or one of those M2 Hyde submachine
BAR, please, since we're placing orders.
30 24 That clown Bush had running Iraq, the guy in the brown boots and suit, gave every Iraqi the right to possess an AK for protection. So there you go. Why can't I have one (would settle for an MP5).
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 16, 2025 12:18 PM (gm9Sb)
Oooo. Or a Sterling. Or one of those M2 Hyde submachine
BAR, please, since we're placing orders.
Posted by: Heirloominati at February 16, 2025 12:36 PM (CtJ/Z)
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Has Trump posted an EO cutting off all funding to NGOs?
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 16, 2025 12:37 PM (gXiuU)
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Trump has already done more than I thought he possibly could.
Trump has been in office less than a month.
A month.
Unbelievable performance - I never dreamed that he would be so effective.
Trump has been in office less than a month.
A month.
Unbelievable performance - I never dreamed that he would be so effective.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 16, 2025 12:37 PM (uxCna)
63
yeah, #9 would be optimal!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 16, 2025 12:38 PM (KaBJL)
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Has Trump posted an EO cutting off all funding to NGOs?
Blocking Federal disbursements works fine in the short run.
It was hilarious when Trump cut off Federal payments, and Politico suddenly couldn't make payroll.
Blocking Federal disbursements works fine in the short run.
It was hilarious when Trump cut off Federal payments, and Politico suddenly couldn't make payroll.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 16, 2025 12:39 PM (uxCna)
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It is necessary to prioritize, and defunding the Deep State comes first, because that is taking away the dollars that support the whole Leftist infrastructure.
Agreed. We've gotten into the habit (in 3 weeks!) of thinking this administration is without limits on its capacity to address things, but they are not supermen. They need to do triage, and there are, at the moment, bigger fish to fry.
Agreed. We've gotten into the habit (in 3 weeks!) of thinking this administration is without limits on its capacity to address things, but they are not supermen. They need to do triage, and there are, at the moment, bigger fish to fry.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 12:39 PM (xCA6C)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 16, 2025 12:39 PM (L/fGl)
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2) Our gun rights are in better shape than almost anyone on the fucking planet. A low bar, but we are managing to step over it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 12:20 PM
Our gun rights are better than they were when I was a kid and they continue to keep getting better. We have 29 States that have constitutional carry and reciprocity with multiple other States if you need to travel and have a permit. When I was a lad if you carried a gun for protection you were breaking multiple State and federal laws. If you were one of the lucky few to be able to get a permit to carry it was generally only good in your county of residence.
SCOTUS nuked the anti gun movement when they ruled that the 2nd amendment was an individual right. The nra and some other gun rights groups did not want that case going to SCOTUS because it could have gone the other way but here we are, a favorable ruling on something that should have never been in question.
It's a baby step process and we continue to make progress.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 12:20 PM
Our gun rights are better than they were when I was a kid and they continue to keep getting better. We have 29 States that have constitutional carry and reciprocity with multiple other States if you need to travel and have a permit. When I was a lad if you carried a gun for protection you were breaking multiple State and federal laws. If you were one of the lucky few to be able to get a permit to carry it was generally only good in your county of residence.
SCOTUS nuked the anti gun movement when they ruled that the 2nd amendment was an individual right. The nra and some other gun rights groups did not want that case going to SCOTUS because it could have gone the other way but here we are, a favorable ruling on something that should have never been in question.
It's a baby step process and we continue to make progress.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at February 16, 2025 12:40 PM (Rcnd3)
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> 13 The Gun Control Act and National Firearms Act are unconstitutional. Refuse to enforce them.
Abolish the ATF.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 16, 2025 12:13 PM (l3YAf)
Couple that with a Supreme Court ruling that the Second Amendment is incorporated to the states by virtue of the Fourteenth Amendment, and we'd be cooking with gas.
Abolish the ATF.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 16, 2025 12:13 PM (l3YAf)
Couple that with a Supreme Court ruling that the Second Amendment is incorporated to the states by virtue of the Fourteenth Amendment, and we'd be cooking with gas.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 16, 2025 12:41 PM (W5ArC)
69
The bigger issue is that whatever Trump may impose, if it's not codified into law, and honestly, even if it is... the next Democrat to take the White House will through whatever means are necessary, reverse it.
Maybe fix that?
YMMV
Maybe fix that?
YMMV
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 16, 2025 12:42 PM (Q4IgG)
70
CBD,
"(a) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Attorney General shall examine all orders, regulations, guidance, plans, international agreements, and other actions of executive departments and agencies (agencies) to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens, and present a proposed plan of action to the President, through the Domestic Policy Advisor, to protect the Second Amendment rights of all Americans."
CBD, how did you get from above to "This executive order is long on rolling back the worst excesses of the drooling idiot, and suspiciously short of any substantive recognition of the reality of the 2nd Amendment."
That was February 7.
"(a) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Attorney General shall examine all orders, regulations, guidance, plans, international agreements, and other actions of executive departments and agencies (agencies) to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens, and present a proposed plan of action to the President, through the Domestic Policy Advisor, to protect the Second Amendment rights of all Americans."
CBD, how did you get from above to "This executive order is long on rolling back the worst excesses of the drooling idiot, and suspiciously short of any substantive recognition of the reality of the 2nd Amendment."
That was February 7.
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 12:42 PM (g47mK)
71
Maureen Dowd is apparently still alive and writes, "Who Will Stand Up to Trump at High Noon?"
Pretty sure if anyone said this it regards to Biden or Obama it would be considered a direct call to violence and get you cancelled...
Pretty sure if anyone said this it regards to Biden or Obama it would be considered a direct call to violence and get you cancelled...
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 12:43 PM (t0Rmr)
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> We have 29 States that have constitutional carry and reciprocity with multiple other States if you need to travel and have a permit.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at February 16, 2025 12:40 PM (Rcnd3)
This animated GIF is striking.
https://tinyurl.com/bddfuk23
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at February 16, 2025 12:40 PM (Rcnd3)
This animated GIF is striking.
https://tinyurl.com/bddfuk23
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 16, 2025 12:43 PM (W5ArC)
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So proposed plan will be an all encompassing plan, not some knee-jerk EO.
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 12:44 PM (g47mK)
74
I believe most of the most pressing concerns are various state law issues, which are beyond the scope of any EO. I would like to see the ATF folded into the FBI, but even there Kash needs to take over there and clean some more house first.
Think of invading Europe in 1944. You’d like to hit everyplace all at once, but you can’t. Trump has already done more than I thought he possibly could.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 12:35 PM (fIaE2)
***
Concur.
Washington State is going batshit crazy with state level infringements. I suspect they would argue these are States Issues vs Federal. A friend of mine is a licensed firearms dealer and he expects to get his license pulled soon due to new state laws.
Think of invading Europe in 1944. You’d like to hit everyplace all at once, but you can’t. Trump has already done more than I thought he possibly could.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 12:35 PM (fIaE2)
***
Concur.
Washington State is going batshit crazy with state level infringements. I suspect they would argue these are States Issues vs Federal. A friend of mine is a licensed firearms dealer and he expects to get his license pulled soon due to new state laws.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 12:44 PM (W/lyH)
75
If Trump doesn't get the things he is going via EOs codified as laws they will be at the mercy of the next president - something he should run on hard in '26 and '28. His changes are really, really popular but he needs congress critters that will work with him and a next president that isn't a tool like Biden or Harris
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 12:45 PM (t0Rmr)
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So if we take DOJ, an executive department, and asses whether they are doing enough to prosecute infringement in say, CA or IL, that is a good plan of action. And if not, they will be empowered to do so.
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 12:46 PM (g47mK)
77
BOING!
Now you can own that colonial style home you've always dreamed about:
https://tinyurl.com/4xfnbsvu
Do you have a link to the original source? I'm very interested in the specific numbers. Thanks.
Now you can own that colonial style home you've always dreamed about:
https://tinyurl.com/4xfnbsvu
Do you have a link to the original source? I'm very interested in the specific numbers. Thanks.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 12:48 PM (xCA6C)
78
69 The bigger issue is that whatever Trump may impose, if it's not codified into law, and honestly, even if it is... the next Democrat to take the White House will through whatever means are necessary, reverse it.
Maybe fix that?
YMMV
Posted by: Martini Farmer
----
How do you codify the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution into law?
Maybe fix that?
YMMV
Posted by: Martini Farmer
----
How do you codify the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution into law?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 12:50 PM (8KN6b)
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>> I believe most of the most pressing concerns are various state law issues, which are beyond the scope of any EO.
The DoJ can start suing every state with restrictive gun laws for infringing the civil rights of American citizens. The Democrats use the DoJ to sue states for requiring an ID to vote.
The DoJ can start suing every state with restrictive gun laws for infringing the civil rights of American citizens. The Democrats use the DoJ to sue states for requiring an ID to vote.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 16, 2025 12:50 PM (l3YAf)
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The Second Amendment should've been the first amendment.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 16, 2025 12:14 PM (Y1sOo)
The Second Amendment protects the First.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 16, 2025 12:14 PM (Y1sOo)
The Second Amendment protects the First.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at February 16, 2025 12:51 PM (dgRL6)
81
Nobody would miss the ATF.
Posted by: BignJames
Everybody forgets the 'E'.
All four, ATF&E, used to be common cash & carry at the general store. That incomprehensible to the vast majority of big city / suburbanite dwellers and, because of that, unlikely to ever return.
Posted by: BignJames
Everybody forgets the 'E'.
All four, ATF&E, used to be common cash & carry at the general store. That incomprehensible to the vast majority of big city / suburbanite dwellers and, because of that, unlikely to ever return.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 12:52 PM (/lPRQ)
82
But the massive public outcry for a 18 member Supreme Court will restore sensible restrictions over MAGA gun toters, you'll see!
But the massive public outcry for a 18 member Supreme Court will restore sensible restrictions over MAGA gun toters, you'll see!
Posted by: Auspex at February 16, 2025 12:52 PM (j4U/Z)
83
apropos...does Petraeus still have his clearance ?
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 12:52 PM (g47mK)
84
Do you have a link to the original source? I'm very interested in the specific numbers. Thanks.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 12:48 PM (xCA6C)
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Daily Mail:
https://tinyurl.com/4a4sws7d
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 12:48 PM (xCA6C)
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Daily Mail:
https://tinyurl.com/4a4sws7d
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 12:53 PM (P1LH5)
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apropos...does Petraeus still have his clearance ?
I think he lost it after Obama leaked him talking with his mistress
I think he lost it after Obama leaked him talking with his mistress
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 12:54 PM (t0Rmr)
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75 If Trump doesn't get the things he is going via EOs codified as laws they will be at the mercy of the next president - something he should run on hard in '26 and '28. His changes are really, really popular but he needs congress critters that will work with him and a next president that isn't a tool like Biden or Harris
Posted by: 18-1
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Be patient. While, at the moment, he's clearing the deck he's also pushing the House and the Senate. See how much Thune has changed his tune? Thune changed his tune from anti-Trump to voting for all his nominees. That's big. More influence is coming.
Posted by: 18-1
----
Be patient. While, at the moment, he's clearing the deck he's also pushing the House and the Senate. See how much Thune has changed his tune? Thune changed his tune from anti-Trump to voting for all his nominees. That's big. More influence is coming.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 12:54 PM (8KN6b)
Posted by: one hour sober at February 16, 2025 12:55 PM (Y1sOo)
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It sounds like the impact of the layoffs on DC area real estate is a bit of a mixed bag, and that nobody really knows what's happening.
Return-to-office mandates for federal workers have led to an increase in home buyers, but "uncertainty" about federal job cuts has discouraged others from buying or selling their homes, according to the report...
Home prices in the nation's capital were down 8.6% in January, compared to last year, selling for a median price of $560,000, according to Redfin data.
While homes spent about a week longer on the market in January of this year, overall sales for the month were up from last year.
https://is.gd/92GxlP
A shrinking of the workforce in cities where federal jobs prompt people to move in and buy properties could directly affect housing demand, they added. Data shows that housing demand in Washington, D.C., had already been affected even before Trump's inauguration: New home closings dropped by 16 percent in the year leading up to December 2024, according to John Burns' latest D.C. market analysis, and the resale market was stagnant.
https://is.gd/X2bNgE
Return-to-office mandates for federal workers have led to an increase in home buyers, but "uncertainty" about federal job cuts has discouraged others from buying or selling their homes, according to the report...
Home prices in the nation's capital were down 8.6% in January, compared to last year, selling for a median price of $560,000, according to Redfin data.
While homes spent about a week longer on the market in January of this year, overall sales for the month were up from last year.
https://is.gd/92GxlP
A shrinking of the workforce in cities where federal jobs prompt people to move in and buy properties could directly affect housing demand, they added. Data shows that housing demand in Washington, D.C., had already been affected even before Trump's inauguration: New home closings dropped by 16 percent in the year leading up to December 2024, according to John Burns' latest D.C. market analysis, and the resale market was stagnant.
https://is.gd/X2bNgE
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 12:55 PM (xCA6C)
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does Petraeus still have his clearance ?
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 12:52 PM (g47mK)
-
I asked Grok:
Yes, David Petraeus's security clearance was revoked. This action was part of the consequences following his conviction for the unauthorized disclosure of classified information to his biographer, with whom he was also having an affair. He was indicted, convicted, and sentenced to probation and a fine for these offenses.
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 12:52 PM (g47mK)
-
I asked Grok:
Yes, David Petraeus's security clearance was revoked. This action was part of the consequences following his conviction for the unauthorized disclosure of classified information to his biographer, with whom he was also having an affair. He was indicted, convicted, and sentenced to probation and a fine for these offenses.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 12:55 PM (P1LH5)
90
The anti-Constitutional state of Illinois banned many "assault weapons", high-capacity magazines, and more. Of course, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the ban -- in August 2023! Appeals are creeping toward the Supreme Court, but wtf?
Didn't earlier SCOTUS rulings make this ban unconstitutional??
Didn't earlier SCOTUS rulings make this ban unconstitutional??
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 16, 2025 12:55 PM (eGRby)
91
The decision for us to leave Colorado was rooted in many things, but gub ownership was one of the big ones. I do not have a large arsenal (especially compared to many in the Horde), but I hate what's going on in CO.
A few guys I talked to asked me why I am leaving CO. I mostly kept it bland (crowded, etc). I was more honest with a couple of the more Ron Swanson types, and said gubmint and anti-gun crap. I am new in my job, but I like the people I work with.
A few guys I talked to asked me why I am leaving CO. I mostly kept it bland (crowded, etc). I was more honest with a couple of the more Ron Swanson types, and said gubmint and anti-gun crap. I am new in my job, but I like the people I work with.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Watching the snow fall in Idaho at February 16, 2025 12:55 PM (bDNzX)
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83 apropos...does Petraeus still have his clearance ?
Posted by: runner
----
Speaking of generals, I hear rumors that Flynn is in the background working for Trump.
Posted by: runner
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Speaking of generals, I hear rumors that Flynn is in the background working for Trump.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 12:56 PM (8KN6b)
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I'm not worried at all. Pam Bondi is going to protect our 2nd amendment rights.
Posted by: redridinghood
Very skeptical after the White Hispanic Jewish Peruvian Zimmerman persecution...
Posted by: redridinghood
Very skeptical after the White Hispanic Jewish Peruvian Zimmerman persecution...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 12:56 PM (/lPRQ)
94
Booing last night at the US-Canada Hockey game caused a fight.
Fighting. At a hockey game. Unheard of.
Booing last night at the US-Canada Hockey game caused a fight.
Fighting. At a hockey game. Unheard of.
Posted by: Auspex at February 16, 2025 12:57 PM (j4U/Z)
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I asked Grok:
Based on the information available on the web, General Michael Flynn is not currently working in an official capacity for the Trump administration in 2025. Several posts from X also suggest that Flynn does not hold a formal role in this administration, with some users stating he has been distanced from Trump or not part of the transition team. However, there are mentions that he might be involved in an advisory role, helping with confirmations or assisting returning members of the administration, but these are not confirmed official positions.
Therefore, while Flynn may be advising or assisting informally, he is not officially working for the Trump administration in a recognized capacity.
Based on the information available on the web, General Michael Flynn is not currently working in an official capacity for the Trump administration in 2025. Several posts from X also suggest that Flynn does not hold a formal role in this administration, with some users stating he has been distanced from Trump or not part of the transition team. However, there are mentions that he might be involved in an advisory role, helping with confirmations or assisting returning members of the administration, but these are not confirmed official positions.
Therefore, while Flynn may be advising or assisting informally, he is not officially working for the Trump administration in a recognized capacity.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 12:57 PM (P1LH5)
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> The bigger issue is that whatever Trump may impose, if it's not codified into law, and honestly, even if it is... the next Democrat to take the White House will through whatever means are necessary, reverse it.
Maybe fix that?
YMMV
Posted by: Martini Farmer
----
How do you codify the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution into law?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
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I'm referring to some of the so-called "gun laws" Trump has referred to from time to time. For example; the rules regarding suppressors. Although not illegal, the process to buy one, own one, is odious. My tax stamp to own the one I've got was nearly as much as the suppressor itself.
Maybe fix that?
YMMV
Posted by: Martini Farmer
----
How do you codify the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution into law?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
-------
I'm referring to some of the so-called "gun laws" Trump has referred to from time to time. For example; the rules regarding suppressors. Although not illegal, the process to buy one, own one, is odious. My tax stamp to own the one I've got was nearly as much as the suppressor itself.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 16, 2025 12:58 PM (Q4IgG)
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Daily Mail:
https://tinyurl.com/4a4sws7d
In November, the median home in the nation's capital was worth $699,000, according to Redfin.
By February, the median home value dropped 20 percent, bringing the price down to $560,000.
Yeah, I don't believe that at all. No, I can't point to why it's wrong, but I don't believe it. I don't know what they're calculating, but that may be houses sold, which is not the same as average house value. There may well be some people dumping their houses, and that would have a big impact on the price of houses on the market. That's not the same thing.
https://tinyurl.com/4a4sws7d
In November, the median home in the nation's capital was worth $699,000, according to Redfin.
By February, the median home value dropped 20 percent, bringing the price down to $560,000.
Yeah, I don't believe that at all. No, I can't point to why it's wrong, but I don't believe it. I don't know what they're calculating, but that may be houses sold, which is not the same as average house value. There may well be some people dumping their houses, and that would have a big impact on the price of houses on the market. That's not the same thing.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 12:59 PM (xCA6C)
Posted by: one hour sober at February 16, 2025 12:59 PM (Y1sOo)
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PDJT is wheels up from Palm Beach en route to Daytona for the Daytona 500.
Posted by: TRex
Have him wave the checkered flag.
Not a race fan myself, but that should be a crowd pleaser.
Posted by: TRex
Have him wave the checkered flag.
Not a race fan myself, but that should be a crowd pleaser.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 12:59 PM (/lPRQ)
100
NASCAR: The Donald Has Landed.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 12:59 PM (P1LH5)
101
>> Didn't earlier SCOTUS rulings make this ban unconstitutional??
SCOTUS has refused to hear challenges to other assault weapons bans. The five female justices are emotional and easily-swayed and likely to rule against us, imo.
SCOTUS has refused to hear challenges to other assault weapons bans. The five female justices are emotional and easily-swayed and likely to rule against us, imo.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 16, 2025 01:00 PM (l3YAf)
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By February, the median home value dropped 20 percent, bringing the price down to $560,000.
Yeah, I don't believe that at all. No, I can't point to why it's wrong, but I don't believe it.
If it turns out to be correct, I have some investments to make.
Yeah, I don't believe that at all. No, I can't point to why it's wrong, but I don't believe it.
If it turns out to be correct, I have some investments to make.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:00 PM (xCA6C)
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The reason why I am asking, on the sidelines of the MSC, and in addition to the formal US Administration presence, VP Vance, Rubio, Kellogg, Bondi, Gabbard, and chair of the Joint Chiefs, there were other figures in attendance, giving interviews and analysis. For example Petraeus, Mike Rogers.
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 01:01 PM (g47mK)
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SCOTUS has refused to hear challenges to other assault weapons bans. The five female justices are emotional and easily-swayed and likely to rule against us, imo.
That's funny because there are only 4 biological females on SCOTUS, one of whom can't define a woman.
That's funny because there are only 4 biological females on SCOTUS, one of whom can't define a woman.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:02 PM (xCA6C)
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This action was part of the consequences following his conviction for the unauthorized disclosure of classified information to his biographer, with whom he was also having an affair. He was indicted, convicted, and sentenced to probation and a fine for these offenses.
It can't be pointed out enough that his affair and pillow talk were known in DC. Obama didn't direct his people to go after Petraeus until after serious discussion about him potentially becoming a Republican presidential candidate started.
It can't be pointed out enough that his affair and pillow talk were known in DC. Obama didn't direct his people to go after Petraeus until after serious discussion about him potentially becoming a Republican presidential candidate started.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 01:02 PM (t0Rmr)
106
Dear Abby: can my dating improve my inbred honky anti-racism?
https://tinyurl.com/ycysv95m
Make sure to note the column name.
https://tinyurl.com/ycysv95m
Make sure to note the column name.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:03 PM (P1LH5)
107
99 Have him wave the checkered flag.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 12:59 PM
***
PDJT is scheduled to leave the Speedway at 3:05pm, so he won't be there for the end.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 12:59 PM
***
PDJT is scheduled to leave the Speedway at 3:05pm, so he won't be there for the end.
Posted by: TRex at February 16, 2025 01:03 PM (IQ6Gq)
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I'm referring to some of the so-called "gun laws" Trump has referred to from time to time. For example; the rules regarding suppressors. Although not illegal, the process to buy one, own one, is odious. My tax stamp to own the one I've got was nearly as much as the suppressor itself.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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OK. Yeah, Scalia said, the right to bear arms meant exactly that; in other words, if you can bear (carry) it, you can have it. Sounds reasonable. The big question is, would pulling a wheeled cannon behind your pickup be considered 'bearing arms'.?
I'm referring to some of the so-called "gun laws" Trump has referred to from time to time. For example; the rules regarding suppressors. Although not illegal, the process to buy one, own one, is odious. My tax stamp to own the one I've got was nearly as much as the suppressor itself.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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OK. Yeah, Scalia said, the right to bear arms meant exactly that; in other words, if you can bear (carry) it, you can have it. Sounds reasonable. The big question is, would pulling a wheeled cannon behind your pickup be considered 'bearing arms'.?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:04 PM (8KN6b)
109
I just want to able to practice in my own back yard without alarming neighbors.
Posted by: MkY
Yeah, not like they let you go to the county dump to shoot anymore.
Posted by: MkY
Yeah, not like they let you go to the county dump to shoot anymore.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 01:04 PM (/lPRQ)
110
I'd be more interested to know if/when Obama sells his property in Kalorama. He's one of the few (the only one?) who remained in the capitol city after his term(s) were up.
Now, if Trump were to get Congress to pass a law that required the outgoing administration, all of the hangers on, staff, etc. to leave the D.C. area when their party was swept out, I'd take notice.
Obama hanging around was a real pisser.
Now, if Trump were to get Congress to pass a law that required the outgoing administration, all of the hangers on, staff, etc. to leave the D.C. area when their party was swept out, I'd take notice.
Obama hanging around was a real pisser.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 16, 2025 01:04 PM (Q4IgG)
111
Hmmm. Looking at the link from Biden's Dog, a question struck me:
How much funding was Blackrock getting from USAID?
How much funding was Blackrock getting from USAID?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 01:05 PM (bss/y)
112
>>Speaking of generals, I hear rumors that Flynn is in the background working for Trump.
I don't think he ever stopped. Flynn's biggest asset is his knowledge of what's really going on in the intelligence community which is why he was targeted so early on with the Russia hoax. He doesn't need an official title to share his knowledge.
I don't think he ever stopped. Flynn's biggest asset is his knowledge of what's really going on in the intelligence community which is why he was targeted so early on with the Russia hoax. He doesn't need an official title to share his knowledge.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 16, 2025 01:05 PM (LkLld)
113
apropos...does Petraeus still have his clearance ?
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 12:52 PM (g47mK)
Probably unless specifically pulled by the government or declined by him.
Used to be, and I think it is still the case, all Flag Officers kept their clearances. We used to give semiannual briefings to the ones around Ft Lewis.
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 12:52 PM (g47mK)
Probably unless specifically pulled by the government or declined by him.
Used to be, and I think it is still the case, all Flag Officers kept their clearances. We used to give semiannual briefings to the ones around Ft Lewis.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 01:05 PM (W/lyH)
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4
Washington DC housing market crashes as DOGE lays off federal workers
https://mol.im/a/14403091
Washington DC housing market crashes as DOGE lays off federal workers
https://mol.im/a/14403091
Posted by: Ciampino - It was always coming at February 16, 2025 01:06 PM (KjLnc)
115
I Meme Therefore I Am
@ImMeme0
HOLY SH*T!
Democrat FREAKS OUT upon seeing a Cabela’s hunter hat and EXPLODES about Elon Musk and RFK Jr.
https://tinyurl.com/3beaznmh
@ImMeme0
HOLY SH*T!
Democrat FREAKS OUT upon seeing a Cabela’s hunter hat and EXPLODES about Elon Musk and RFK Jr.
https://tinyurl.com/3beaznmh
Posted by: redridinghood at February 16, 2025 01:06 PM (NpAcC)
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99 Have him wave the checkered flag.
Not a race fan myself, but that should be a crowd pleaser.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
...or tie the noose on the garage door of Bubba Wallace's car 'cause it's MAGA country or something.
Not a race fan myself, but that should be a crowd pleaser.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
...or tie the noose on the garage door of Bubba Wallace's car 'cause it's MAGA country or something.
Posted by: Auspex at February 16, 2025 01:07 PM (j4U/Z)
117
TKL found there are now nearly 8,000 homes listed for sale in the Washington, DC metro area, and almost half of them have been put on the market in the last 30 days.
As I said, it may be that the prices reflect only houses on the market. That is a long way from saying that DC area real estate is now worth 80% of what it was 2 months ago.
As I said, it may be that the prices reflect only houses on the market. That is a long way from saying that DC area real estate is now worth 80% of what it was 2 months ago.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:07 PM (xCA6C)
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How much funding was Blackrock getting from USAID?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 01:05 PM (bss/y)
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So... I asked Grok:
https://tinyurl.com/yvbdk594
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 01:05 PM (bss/y)
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So... I asked Grok:
https://tinyurl.com/yvbdk594
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:07 PM (P1LH5)
119
@24 bill, Paul Bremer. Gingrich called him the biggest disaster in state department history
Posted by: Smell the Glove
Virtually the day of hi appointment I noted that the GWOT operation is doomed.
Posted by: Smell the Glove
Virtually the day of hi appointment I noted that the GWOT operation is doomed.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 01:07 PM (/lPRQ)
120
Late to this thread
I assume the administration will get to it in due time, but it's going to come down to a toss up Supreme Court to sort out.
And no faith what that political organization will do
I assume the administration will get to it in due time, but it's going to come down to a toss up Supreme Court to sort out.
And no faith what that political organization will do
Posted by: Skip at February 16, 2025 01:07 PM (fwDg9)
121
That's funny because there are only 4 biological females on SCOTUS, one of whom can't define a woman.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:02 PM (xCA6C)
Coney-Barrett, Brown-Jackson, Sotomayor, Kagan, Roberts.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:02 PM (xCA6C)
Coney-Barrett, Brown-Jackson, Sotomayor, Kagan, Roberts.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 16, 2025 01:08 PM (l3YAf)
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109 A thirteen year old boy, with a .22 and a dream, shooting a rat in the city dump as a rat crawls out of a #10 can. Later in life, like junior year in high school, you take your gal to the dump for rat shootin. You realize you had a keeper.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 16, 2025 01:08 PM (gm9Sb)
123
The DoJ can start suing every state with restrictive gun laws for infringing the civil rights of American citizens. The Democrats use the DoJ to sue states for requiring an ID to vote.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 16, 2025 12:50 PM (l3YAf)
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Yes, this is laying that groundwork but Trump has to first get his appointees in place.
He's moving faster than I ever dreamed, and this EO is packed with goodies. There is no other action he can take at this point, but having DOJ reverse itself in prosecutions and tank court cases by admitting that NFA is unconstitutional would be a massive win.
Passing a law is nice, but as the Dems proved, unwinding legal precedent is a lot harder.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 16, 2025 12:50 PM (l3YAf)
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Yes, this is laying that groundwork but Trump has to first get his appointees in place.
He's moving faster than I ever dreamed, and this EO is packed with goodies. There is no other action he can take at this point, but having DOJ reverse itself in prosecutions and tank court cases by admitting that NFA is unconstitutional would be a massive win.
Passing a law is nice, but as the Dems proved, unwinding legal precedent is a lot harder.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 16, 2025 01:09 PM (ZOv7s)
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I think there's typically a fall off on home prices in the D.C. area when administrations change... especially when it's the other party. The big difference this time is that there are/were a whole bunch of Democrat operatives, lobbyists, etc. who've been entrenched there for, what? 40 - 50 years?
They're seeing the writing on the wall and are bailing by the 100's.
Whether the fall off is as drastic as reported is debatable.
They're seeing the writing on the wall and are bailing by the 100's.
Whether the fall off is as drastic as reported is debatable.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 16, 2025 01:09 PM (Q4IgG)
125
Petraeus had a long string of YouTube videos going back a couple years about how the Ukrainians would be in Sevastopol within a week.
Those didn't age well.
Petraeus had a long string of YouTube videos going back a couple years about how the Ukrainians would be in Sevastopol within a week.
Those didn't age well.
Posted by: Auspex at February 16, 2025 01:11 PM (j4U/Z)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 16, 2025 01:11 PM (L/fGl)
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I think there's typically a fall off on home prices in the D.C. area when administrations change...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 16, 2025 01:09 PM (Q4IgG)
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How many overnight-defunded NGOs and their beneficiaries had to abandon DC this time around?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 16, 2025 01:09 PM (Q4IgG)
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How many overnight-defunded NGOs and their beneficiaries had to abandon DC this time around?
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:11 PM (P1LH5)
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That's funny because there are only 4 biological females on SCOTUS, one of whom can't define a woman.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:02 PM (xCA6C)
Coney-Barrett, Brown-Jackson, Sotomayor, Kagan, Roberts.
Yeah, I got the joke.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:02 PM (xCA6C)
Coney-Barrett, Brown-Jackson, Sotomayor, Kagan, Roberts.
Yeah, I got the joke.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:11 PM (xCA6C)
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Petraeus had a long string of YouTube videos going back a couple years about how the Ukrainians would be in Sevastopol within a week.
==
no, it did not
==
no, it did not
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 01:13 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: JackStraw at February 16, 2025 01:13 PM (LkLld)
131
Sub Gun Tax Stamp applied for on 2/4/2025. Electronically submitted.
Sub Gun Tax Stamp approved this morning via email from ATF. 2/16/2025.
12 days instead of 12 months.
Thank you President Trump!
Sub Gun Tax Stamp approved this morning via email from ATF. 2/16/2025.
12 days instead of 12 months.
Thank you President Trump!
Posted by: Proud owner of a New Sterling L2A3 Submachine Gun at February 16, 2025 01:14 PM (R/m4+)
132
I like Mike Rogers, though. He is doing very well in the private sector I gather, cybersecurity etc. He would know!
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 01:14 PM (g47mK)
133
Until there is something / anything concretely and objectively provable, I SUPPORT TRUMP's efforts and decisions in this matter.
Posted by: Dr_No at February 16, 2025 01:14 PM (ayRl+)
134
Archimedes there is a moral of the story in that
Posted by: Skip at February 16, 2025 01:14 PM (fwDg9)
135
108
OK. Yeah, Scalia said, the right to bear arms meant exactly that; in other words, if you can bear (carry) it, you can have it. Sounds reasonable. The big question is, would pulling a wheeled cannon behind your pickup be considered 'bearing arms'.?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:04 PM (8KN6b)
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Yes. Bearing also means bringing.
bear
n verb (past bore; past participle borne)
1 carry or convey. Øhave as an attribute or visible mark.
2 support (a weight).
OK. Yeah, Scalia said, the right to bear arms meant exactly that; in other words, if you can bear (carry) it, you can have it. Sounds reasonable. The big question is, would pulling a wheeled cannon behind your pickup be considered 'bearing arms'.?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:04 PM (8KN6b)
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Yes. Bearing also means bringing.
bear
n verb (past bore; past participle borne)
1 carry or convey. Øhave as an attribute or visible mark.
2 support (a weight).
Posted by: Ciampino - From the first 'law' against the 2nd at February 16, 2025 01:14 PM (KjLnc)
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I don't know about NGOs, but for Feds, it's 65k.
https://is.gd/92GxlP
A buyout offer, which has been extended, has already been accepted by about 65,000 employees, Fox News Digital previously reported.
https://is.gd/92GxlP
A buyout offer, which has been extended, has already been accepted by about 65,000 employees, Fox News Digital previously reported.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:15 PM (xCA6C)
137
The fall off in DC is part of a thread on X and there's a post about it at Twitchy. Lots of graphs and stats It is much larger than the usual administration turnover . Rats are fleeing the sinking gravy train
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 16, 2025 01:15 PM (KXtU1)
138
In November, the median home in the nation's capital was worth $699,000, according to Redfin.
By February, the median home value dropped 20 percent, bringing the price down to $560,000.
Yeah, I don't believe that at all. No, I can't point to why it's wrong, but I don't believe it. I don't know what they're calculating, but that may be houses sold, which is not the same as average house value. There may well be some people dumping their houses, and that would have a big impact on the price of houses on the market. That's not the same thing.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Affordable housing for Newcomers.
By February, the median home value dropped 20 percent, bringing the price down to $560,000.
Yeah, I don't believe that at all. No, I can't point to why it's wrong, but I don't believe it. I don't know what they're calculating, but that may be houses sold, which is not the same as average house value. There may well be some people dumping their houses, and that would have a big impact on the price of houses on the market. That's not the same thing.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Affordable housing for Newcomers.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 01:16 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:16 PM (xCA6C)
140
The fall off in DC is part of a thread on X and there's a post about it at Twitchy. Lots of graphs and stats It is much larger than the usual administration turnover . Rats are fleeing the sinking gravy train
Alas, I am not on X. I find it easy to believe that the turnover this time is larger than usual, though.
Alas, I am not on X. I find it easy to believe that the turnover this time is larger than usual, though.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:17 PM (xCA6C)
141
Presidential caravan has arrived.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 16, 2025 01:17 PM (KXtU1)
142
Trump does know how to make an entrance.
https://tinyurl.com/hbnzrpus
Posted by: JackStraw at February 16, 2025 01:13 PM (LkLld)
Friggin' beautiful!!!
https://tinyurl.com/hbnzrpus
Posted by: JackStraw at February 16, 2025 01:13 PM (LkLld)
Friggin' beautiful!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 01:18 PM (W/lyH)
143
@140 Archimedes, Twitchy has a reposting by Ted Cruz
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 16, 2025 01:18 PM (KXtU1)
144
OK. Yeah, Scalia said, the right to bear arms meant exactly that; in other words, if you can bear (carry) it, you can have it. Sounds reasonable. The big question is, would pulling a wheeled cannon behind your pickup be considered 'bearing arms'.?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
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True, but heavy weapons to this day were/are owned by individuals and corporations.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
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True, but heavy weapons to this day were/are owned by individuals and corporations.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 01:19 PM (/lPRQ)
145
RKBA: Yes, the Constitution allows citizens to own ANY type of firearm/weaponry they (a) want and (b) can afford. This freedom is exactly what makes the Second Amendment SELF-LIMITING.
Yes, anyone who can afford, transport, house, and maintain a nuclear-tipped rocket can, under 2A, own one. That's when the rest of the problem set kicks in. Think that nice Mr Johnny down the street is gonna take kindly to having something like the old 'Honest John' or a 155mm howitzer parked in your driveway or up on blocks in the back yard? Naaaah. That teeny-weeny little problem of 'storage and maintenance' is what makes our Second Amendment a self-limiting right - and there's nothing wrong with that.
Yes, anyone who can afford, transport, house, and maintain a nuclear-tipped rocket can, under 2A, own one. That's when the rest of the problem set kicks in. Think that nice Mr Johnny down the street is gonna take kindly to having something like the old 'Honest John' or a 155mm howitzer parked in your driveway or up on blocks in the back yard? Naaaah. That teeny-weeny little problem of 'storage and maintenance' is what makes our Second Amendment a self-limiting right - and there's nothing wrong with that.
Posted by: Dr_No at February 16, 2025 01:21 PM (ayRl+)
146
>>Alas, I am not on X. I find it easy to believe that the turnover this time is larger than usual, though.
Last report I heard was roughly 75,000 people took the government buyout. Forget all the firings and wasteful spending that is being exposed which will result in job losses, what else would you do around DC if you weren't working for government?
Even if only have the 75,000 were working in the DC area that's a lot of people looking to move out that weren't a month ago.
Last report I heard was roughly 75,000 people took the government buyout. Forget all the firings and wasteful spending that is being exposed which will result in job losses, what else would you do around DC if you weren't working for government?
Even if only have the 75,000 were working in the DC area that's a lot of people looking to move out that weren't a month ago.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 16, 2025 01:21 PM (LkLld)
147
As I posted above in comment 87, the original source for the DC housing market situation is:
The Kobeissi Letter
@KobeissiLetter
It's not difficult to find.
The Kobeissi Letter
@KobeissiLetter
It's not difficult to find.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 16, 2025 01:23 PM (Y1sOo)
148
TKL found there are now nearly 8,000 homes listed for sale in the Washington, DC metro area, and almost half of them have been put on the market in the last 30 days.
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If 8000 is a base to start with.... I'd bet quite a few of those homes are currently owned by Democrats of some stature in the capitol city. Not all, of course. Probably more than we think tho'.
Like I said; it'd be nice to see Obama's joint on the list. McConnell, Pelosi too. D.C. is every bit as inflated as NYC or San Francisco. *shrugs* Don't really give a fuck either way.
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If 8000 is a base to start with.... I'd bet quite a few of those homes are currently owned by Democrats of some stature in the capitol city. Not all, of course. Probably more than we think tho'.
Like I said; it'd be nice to see Obama's joint on the list. McConnell, Pelosi too. D.C. is every bit as inflated as NYC or San Francisco. *shrugs* Don't really give a fuck either way.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 16, 2025 01:24 PM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: JackStraw at February 16, 2025 01:24 PM (LkLld)
150
HOLY SH*T!
Democrat FREAKS OUT upon seeing a Cabela’s hunter hat and EXPLODES about Elon Musk and RFK Jr.
https://tinyurl.com/3beaznmh
Posted by: redridinghood
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That right there is why direct democracy has long been recognized as a very bad idea.
Democrat FREAKS OUT upon seeing a Cabela’s hunter hat and EXPLODES about Elon Musk and RFK Jr.
https://tinyurl.com/3beaznmh
Posted by: redridinghood
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That right there is why direct democracy has long been recognized as a very bad idea.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 01:24 PM (/lPRQ)
151
When do Democrats NOT freak out ? When they are asleep ?
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 01:25 PM (g47mK)
152
Yes you should be able to have a gun to hunt or to defend your property and self but the two real reasons are:
1) So you can overthrow a tyrannical government
2) So you can form a militia to engage invading forces - like our current illegals - irrespective of whether the federal government asks or even wants you to
Posted by: 18-1
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We'd never get away with either of them. Maybe #2 if it really was like Germany invading the Sudetenland.
Yes you should be able to have a gun to hunt or to defend your property and self but the two real reasons are:
1) So you can overthrow a tyrannical government
2) So you can form a militia to engage invading forces - like our current illegals - irrespective of whether the federal government asks or even wants you to
Posted by: 18-1
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We'd never get away with either of them. Maybe #2 if it really was like Germany invading the Sudetenland.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at February 16, 2025 01:26 PM (lCaJd)
153
Quick Question Time: Is there ANY logical reason why we should NOT consider committing those ones who insist upon referencing our system of government as the fictional 'democracy' instead of correctly identifying it as a Constitutional Republic to an asylum for the politically insane? Just asking ...
Posted by: Dr_No at February 16, 2025 01:27 PM (ayRl+)
154
Paul A. Szypula
@Bubblebathgirl
Pro-Palestine activist in England goes into grocery stores and vandalizes Israeli goods in order to protest Israel.
You think this woman ever once condemned Hamas?
Of course she has the obligatory bull nosering.
These activists should be deported.
They ruin life in countries.
https://tinyurl.com/mv2fuk63
@Bubblebathgirl
Pro-Palestine activist in England goes into grocery stores and vandalizes Israeli goods in order to protest Israel.
You think this woman ever once condemned Hamas?
Of course she has the obligatory bull nosering.
These activists should be deported.
They ruin life in countries.
https://tinyurl.com/mv2fuk63
Posted by: redridinghood at February 16, 2025 01:28 PM (NpAcC)
155
Yes, anyone who can afford, transport, house, and maintain a nuclear-tipped rocket can, under 2A, own one. That's when the rest of the problem set kicks in. Think that nice Mr Johnny down the street is gonna take kindly to having something like the old 'Honest John' or a 155mm howitzer parked in your driveway or up on blocks in the back yard? Naaaah. That teeny-weeny little problem of 'storage and maintenance' is what makes our Second Amendment a self-limiting right - and there's nothing wrong with that.
Posted by: Dr_No at February 16, 2025 01:21 PM (ayRl+)
***
My neighbor, Mr Ngyun Tran really enjoys working in his SA-2 launcher. The boys at MacChord AFB, not so much.
Posted by: Dr_No at February 16, 2025 01:21 PM (ayRl+)
***
My neighbor, Mr Ngyun Tran really enjoys working in his SA-2 launcher. The boys at MacChord AFB, not so much.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 01:28 PM (W/lyH)
156
But the thing is, if you want the physical safety of the 50s and earlier you need to return to that culture - no GloboHomo, no trannies, hell no *2nd* generation feminism. All of which is anathema to the left
So gun control has become the "hearts and prayers" thing they always bitch about
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 12:11 PM (t0Rmr)
GloboHomo, trannies, and thrid wave feminism, criminals and the FSA are pretty much the Left's power base, and the ones the various "international developmental aid" has been funding to cause color revolutions in other countries.
and apparently, here, as well.
So gun control has become the "hearts and prayers" thing they always bitch about
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 12:11 PM (t0Rmr)
GloboHomo, trannies, and thrid wave feminism, criminals and the FSA are pretty much the Left's power base, and the ones the various "international developmental aid" has been funding to cause color revolutions in other countries.
and apparently, here, as well.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 16, 2025 01:29 PM (D7oie)
157
So... I asked Grok:
https://tinyurl.com/yvbdk594
What a weasel answer. Blackrock buys Uke debt that the Ukes will never repay so Uncle Sugar gives the Ukes money these use to give to Blackrock.
But oh no, that's not Uncle Sugar funding Blackrock
https://tinyurl.com/yvbdk594
What a weasel answer. Blackrock buys Uke debt that the Ukes will never repay so Uncle Sugar gives the Ukes money these use to give to Blackrock.
But oh no, that's not Uncle Sugar funding Blackrock
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 01:30 PM (t0Rmr)
158
51
'Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia, Deep State operative, and Stanford professor, is throwing a fit about Trump defunding NGOs.'
Miserable leftist toad. Parasites like him are the exact reason NGOs ought to be outlawed.
'Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia, Deep State operative, and Stanford professor, is throwing a fit about Trump defunding NGOs.'
Miserable leftist toad. Parasites like him are the exact reason NGOs ought to be outlawed.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 16, 2025 01:31 PM (3wi/L)
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155 My geriatric hippy aunt came to visit one time and was alarmed by the gun cabinet in the living room. My wife responded "Hell, if city zoning wasn't so harsh he'd have a missile silo in the back yard" . Sometimes I miss her.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 16, 2025 01:31 PM (gm9Sb)
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If it turns out to be correct, I have some investments to make.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:00 PM (xCA6C)
Look on Redfin, I have seen houses and condos listed there at prices lower than what I can find them here in this left coast backwater.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:00 PM (xCA6C)
Look on Redfin, I have seen houses and condos listed there at prices lower than what I can find them here in this left coast backwater.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 16, 2025 01:31 PM (D7oie)
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This is great news. But there must be prosecutions of those who violate the 2nd amendment or they will do it again.
Posted by: TJ Jackson at February 16, 2025 01:31 PM (bXvrr)
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Meh. Gun nuts have shown themselves incapable of defending the Republic. The 2020 election was stolen right in front of the whole world and they sat on their asses.
Also they have zero ideas on how to stop school shooters. They should just make the argument that mass school shootings is the price to be paid in a society with freely available guns. At least that would be honest.
Also they have zero ideas on how to stop school shooters. They should just make the argument that mass school shootings is the price to be paid in a society with freely available guns. At least that would be honest.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 16, 2025 01:32 PM (Vh9CX)
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>>'Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia, Deep State operative, and Stanford professor, is throwing a fit about Trump defunding NGOs.'
McFaul works for the National Endowment for Democracy. Basically the CIA. That's why he's squealing.
McFaul works for the National Endowment for Democracy. Basically the CIA. That's why he's squealing.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 16, 2025 01:33 PM (LkLld)
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129 Petraeus had a long string of YouTube videos going back a couple years about how the Ukrainians would be in Sevastopol within a week.
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no, it did not
Posted by: runner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtmnNzscW2A
A lot of deleted ones but this comes closest; his defense of the John McCain Institute which he is affiliated with you can look up on your own.
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no, it did not
Posted by: runner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtmnNzscW2A
A lot of deleted ones but this comes closest; his defense of the John McCain Institute which he is affiliated with you can look up on your own.
Posted by: Auspex at February 16, 2025 01:33 PM (j4U/Z)
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Look on Redfin, I have seen houses and condos listed there at prices lower than what I can find them here in this left coast backwater.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 16, 2025 01:31 PM (D7oie)
Crazy Eddie! He's practically giving them away!!!
Posted by: Kindltot at February 16, 2025 01:31 PM (D7oie)
Crazy Eddie! He's practically giving them away!!!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:34 PM (P1LH5)
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Yes. Bearing also means bringing.
bear
n verb (past bore; past participle borne)
1 carry or convey. Øhave as an attribute or visible mark.
2 support (a weight).
Posted by: Ciampino - From the first 'law
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I like where you're coming from but when you bring dictionary definitions into it you must use the word usage or definition of the word at the time the Constitution was written; per Scalia.
Yes. Bearing also means bringing.
bear
n verb (past bore; past participle borne)
1 carry or convey. Øhave as an attribute or visible mark.
2 support (a weight).
Posted by: Ciampino - From the first 'law
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I like where you're coming from but when you bring dictionary definitions into it you must use the word usage or definition of the word at the time the Constitution was written; per Scalia.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:34 PM (8KN6b)
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Just read the content. It's a good start. I'm not expecting them to unravel the whole ball of shit at once. And this EO gives permission to go farther than what was listed.
Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at February 16, 2025 01:34 PM (g8Ew8)
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As I posted above in comment 87, the original source for the DC housing market situation is:
The Kobeissi Letter
@KobeissiLetter
https://is.gd/zkprPU
That source says prices for homes on the market have fallen by 8.6%. The Daily Mail says 20%. I'd say there is some room for further questions.
The Kobeissi Letter
@KobeissiLetter
https://is.gd/zkprPU
That source says prices for homes on the market have fallen by 8.6%. The Daily Mail says 20%. I'd say there is some room for further questions.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:35 PM (xCA6C)
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Pro-Palestine activist in England goes into grocery stores and vandalizes Israeli goods in order to protest Israel.
You think this woman ever once condemned Hamas?
Of course she has the obligatory bull nosering.
These activists should be deported.
They ruin life in countries.
https://tinyurl.com/mv2fuk63
Posted by: redridinghood at February 16, 2025 01:28 PM (NpAcC)
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But! But! Ol Blighty has laws now that say you cannot say bad things about others.
You think this woman ever once condemned Hamas?
Of course she has the obligatory bull nosering.
These activists should be deported.
They ruin life in countries.
https://tinyurl.com/mv2fuk63
Posted by: redridinghood at February 16, 2025 01:28 PM (NpAcC)
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But! But! Ol Blighty has laws now that say you cannot say bad things about others.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 01:36 PM (W/lyH)
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The Second Amendment...Life..budget cuts..pretty much any conservative principle.. take your pick.
Trump was swept into office by a coalition of voters and conservatives are being told to be quit and let the Democrats, Nationalists, and Populists who voted for hims get their prioritues. Elected Republicans are more than happy to ignore conservatives and serve their new masters.
Trump's platform is a mix of Bill Clinton and Pat Bucahanan.
Trump was swept into office by a coalition of voters and conservatives are being told to be quit and let the Democrats, Nationalists, and Populists who voted for hims get their prioritues. Elected Republicans are more than happy to ignore conservatives and serve their new masters.
Trump's platform is a mix of Bill Clinton and Pat Bucahanan.
Posted by: GrouchyBuckeye at February 16, 2025 01:38 PM (qqDd0)
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but when you bring dictionary definitions into it you must use the word usage or definition of the word at the time the Constitution was written; per Scalia.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:34 PM (8KN6b)
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"Beware of Greeks bearing gifts" - "The Aeneid", Virgil, about 2050 years ago.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:34 PM (8KN6b)
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"Beware of Greeks bearing gifts" - "The Aeneid", Virgil, about 2050 years ago.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:38 PM (P1LH5)
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Pro-Palestine activist in England goes into grocery stores and vandalizes Israeli goods in order to protest Israel.
Hamas's is explicitly genocidal - they want no living Jews in the Holy Land.
Conversely if Israel was genocidal there would be no living Muslims in the areas they control and not have been any for 40 years.
Hamas's is explicitly genocidal - they want no living Jews in the Holy Land.
Conversely if Israel was genocidal there would be no living Muslims in the areas they control and not have been any for 40 years.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 01:38 PM (t0Rmr)
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Democrat FREAKS OUT upon seeing a Cabela’s hunter hat and EXPLODES about Elon Musk and RFK Jr.
https://tinyurl.com/3beaznmh
Posted by: redridinghood
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That right there is why direct democracy has long been recognized as a very bad idea.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 01:24 PM (/lPRQ)
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I first thought this was a put-on. But no. Lefties are just like this. They really believe they can walk up to a stranger and insert themselves into a private conversation. And having done so, lecture you on how wrong you are.
https://tinyurl.com/3beaznmh
Posted by: redridinghood
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That right there is why direct democracy has long been recognized as a very bad idea.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 16, 2025 01:24 PM (/lPRQ)
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I first thought this was a put-on. But no. Lefties are just like this. They really believe they can walk up to a stranger and insert themselves into a private conversation. And having done so, lecture you on how wrong you are.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 01:39 PM (W/lyH)
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765, 000 fed workers took the buyout. You figure they live somewhere in the vicinity. Add to that those let go on or around that time. I bet many of those 75k were past retirement , already have enough to grab govt pension, and were just collecting massive paychecks. They already have second and even third retirement properties.
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 01:39 PM (g47mK)
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So... I asked Grok:
https://tinyurl.com/yvbdk594
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:07 PM (P1LH5)
So in other words, they are getting a shit load in reality. Laundered through Ukraine.
Thanks.
https://tinyurl.com/yvbdk594
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:07 PM (P1LH5)
So in other words, they are getting a shit load in reality. Laundered through Ukraine.
Thanks.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 01:40 PM (bss/y)
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*that is 75,000
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 01:40 PM (g47mK)
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Last report I heard was roughly 75,000 people took the government buyout. Forget all the firings and wasteful spending that is being exposed which will result in job losses, what else would you do around DC if you weren't working for government?
While government and contracting is obviously very important in the DC market, it's not as much as it once was. Anecdotally, between my 6 kids + spouses in the DC area, 4 work in non-government / contracting jobs.
Even if only have the 75,000 were working in the DC area that's a lot of people looking to move out that weren't a month ago.
Except that there are a lot of people who now live far out who will have to start driving into the office, so that is counteracting the sales to some extent.
While government and contracting is obviously very important in the DC market, it's not as much as it once was. Anecdotally, between my 6 kids + spouses in the DC area, 4 work in non-government / contracting jobs.
Even if only have the 75,000 were working in the DC area that's a lot of people looking to move out that weren't a month ago.
Except that there are a lot of people who now live far out who will have to start driving into the office, so that is counteracting the sales to some extent.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:41 PM (xCA6C)
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75, 000 fed workers took the buyout. You figure they live somewhere in the vicinity. Add to that those let go on or around that time. I bet many of those 75k were past retirement , already have enough to grab govt pension, and were just collecting massive paychecks. They already have second and even third retirement properties.
If those people are so well positioned, then they'd be fools to sell right now, when there has been a predictable, but temporary price drop.
If those people are so well positioned, then they'd be fools to sell right now, when there has been a predictable, but temporary price drop.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:43 PM (xCA6C)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:43 PM (P1LH5)
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Re: Petraeus; remember what a disaster the generals hired not Trump turned out to be last time. I’m so relieved that he doesn’t have anyone from the heart of the military complex in his administration now.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 01:44 PM (73vBl)
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The Orcs are fleeing Mordor.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 16, 2025 01:44 PM (bF7Q5)
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While government and contracting is obviously very important in the DC market, it's not as much as it once was. Anecdotally, between my 6 kids + spouses in the DC area, 4 work in non-government / contracting jobs.
Even if only have the 75,000 were working in the DC area that's a lot of people looking to move out that weren't a month ago.
Except that there are a lot of people who now live far out who will have to start driving into the office, so that is counteracting the sales to some extent.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:41 PM (xCA6C)
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I have to wonder though, how many contractors are cutting heads with contracts on the chopping block? Got to be an equivalent number.
BTW, when I worked back there, I had the best commute ever. Lived in Sterling, worked in Chantilly. Up and down 28. 20 minutes tops.
Even if only have the 75,000 were working in the DC area that's a lot of people looking to move out that weren't a month ago.
Except that there are a lot of people who now live far out who will have to start driving into the office, so that is counteracting the sales to some extent.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:41 PM (xCA6C)
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I have to wonder though, how many contractors are cutting heads with contracts on the chopping block? Got to be an equivalent number.
BTW, when I worked back there, I had the best commute ever. Lived in Sterling, worked in Chantilly. Up and down 28. 20 minutes tops.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 01:45 PM (W/lyH)
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153 Quick Question Time: Is there ANY logical reason why we should NOT consider committing those ones who insist upon referencing our system of government as the fictional 'democracy' instead of correctly identifying it as a Constitutional Republic to an asylum for the politically insane? Just asking ...
Posted by: Dr_No
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No. Best not to confuse middle of the road's mind. The word Democracy to them indicates the restoration of an honest, functioning government aka the Republic. One must be careful that, since the Communists use it as a subterfuge, that Mr & Mrs Middle of the Road are not confused by this communist agenda.
Posted by: Dr_No
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No. Best not to confuse middle of the road's mind. The word Democracy to them indicates the restoration of an honest, functioning government aka the Republic. One must be careful that, since the Communists use it as a subterfuge, that Mr & Mrs Middle of the Road are not confused by this communist agenda.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:45 PM (8KN6b)
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lol flipped on MSNBC; they are moaning about the huge burden on the mental health services because of all the feds being fired.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 01:46 PM (73vBl)
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The Constitution is really, really easy.
It limits the government, not Americans.
The sooner Americans return to understanding this the better, which is why the government insists the Constitution doesn't work that way and silly things like "what does "bear" mean at the time of writing" has something to do with American freedom.
It limits the government, not Americans.
The sooner Americans return to understanding this the better, which is why the government insists the Constitution doesn't work that way and silly things like "what does "bear" mean at the time of writing" has something to do with American freedom.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism moved women back to unregulated polygamy, forming harems among themselves at February 16, 2025 01:46 PM (sG4Li)
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The -8.6 percent was in comparison to January, 2024.
The -20 percent was since November, 2024
The -20 percent was since November, 2024
Posted by: one hour sober at February 16, 2025 01:46 PM (Y1sOo)
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...But the thing is, if you want the physical safety of the 50s and earlier you need to return to that culture - no GloboHomo, no trannies, hell no *2nd* generation feminism. All of which is anathema to the left...
But...but...that would be the culture that Michelle Obama was ashamed of and we surely wouldn't want him/her to be ashamed of us now, would we?
I , for one, sure as fuck would!
But...but...that would be the culture that Michelle Obama was ashamed of and we surely wouldn't want him/her to be ashamed of us now, would we?
I , for one, sure as fuck would!
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at February 16, 2025 01:47 PM (YxMyw)
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I'd like for some enterprising reporter to find a few of these home sellers and answer all the questions for us. Why, where are you planning to go, how much did it cost to buy and how much are you selling it for, etc. Also: if you're being uprooted by Trump's personnel cuts, what were you doing and where are you looking for your next job?
I'd like for some enterprising reporter to find a few of these home sellers and answer all the questions for us. Why, where are you planning to go, how much did it cost to buy and how much are you selling it for, etc. Also: if you're being uprooted by Trump's personnel cuts, what were you doing and where are you looking for your next job?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at February 16, 2025 01:49 PM (lCaJd)
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>>While government and contracting is obviously very important in the DC market, it's not as much as it once was. Anecdotally, between my 6 kids + spouses in the DC area, 4 work in non-government / contracting jobs.
I think you are underestimating how many jobs exist in the DC region that are not in some way impacted by government spending. The region didn't just coincidentally grow when government started ballooning in size. Imagine you work for a NGO, and there are hundreds if not thousands of them around DC, would you be investing in long term landscaping right now?
I think you are underestimating how many jobs exist in the DC region that are not in some way impacted by government spending. The region didn't just coincidentally grow when government started ballooning in size. Imagine you work for a NGO, and there are hundreds if not thousands of them around DC, would you be investing in long term landscaping right now?
Posted by: JackStraw at February 16, 2025 01:49 PM (LkLld)
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>>> Up and down 28. 20 minutes tops.
Posted by: Diogenes
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Growing up I had a curfew. That's the way I timed my drive from my girl's house to the kitchen.
Posted by: Diogenes
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Growing up I had a curfew. That's the way I timed my drive from my girl's house to the kitchen.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:49 PM (8KN6b)
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101
'The five female justices are emotional and easily-swayed and likely to rule against us, imo.'
There's a flaw in representative government when basic rights are at the mercy of brains pickled in estrogen.
'The five female justices are emotional and easily-swayed and likely to rule against us, imo.'
There's a flaw in representative government when basic rights are at the mercy of brains pickled in estrogen.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 16, 2025 01:50 PM (3wi/L)
Posted by: 18-1 at February 16, 2025 01:51 PM (t0Rmr)
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If those people are so well positioned, then they'd be fools to sell right now, when there has been a predictable, but temporary price drop.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:43 PM (xCA6C)
you are forgetting that a very small percentage owns their RE outright, and given that they will be collecting SS and not a 6 fig govt salary, cannot afford such luxuries - mortgage , taxes
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:43 PM (xCA6C)
you are forgetting that a very small percentage owns their RE outright, and given that they will be collecting SS and not a 6 fig govt salary, cannot afford such luxuries - mortgage , taxes
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 01:51 PM (g47mK)
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I'd like for some enterprising reporter to find a few of these home sellers and answer all the questions for us. Why, where are you planning to go, how much did it cost to buy and how much are you selling it for, etc. Also: if you're being uprooted by Trump's personnel cuts, what were you doing and where are you looking for your next job?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at February 16, 2025 01:49 PM (lCaJd)
Oh, as to what they were doing well they were feeding starving children and washing the feet of lepers. In between snorting coke off stripper's cocks.
Mother Teresa and them. Mostly.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at February 16, 2025 01:49 PM (lCaJd)
Oh, as to what they were doing well they were feeding starving children and washing the feet of lepers. In between snorting coke off stripper's cocks.
Mother Teresa and them. Mostly.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 01:51 PM (bss/y)
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Speaking of Hamas, what’s come of Trump’s 12:00 noon Saturday deadline? And has all hell broken loose?
Posted by: weew at February 16, 2025 01:52 PM (/uwTS)
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lol flipped on MSNBC; they are moaning about the huge burden on the mental health services because of all the feds being fired.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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lol I hope that clip makes it to YouTube.
lol flipped on MSNBC; they are moaning about the huge burden on the mental health services because of all the feds being fired.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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lol I hope that clip makes it to YouTube.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at February 16, 2025 01:52 PM (lCaJd)
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he -8.6 percent was in comparison to January, 2024.
The -20 percent was since November, 2024
I don't see that on the Kobeissi Letter. It says -8.6% in price since January 2024, and the number of houses on the market up by 19.8%. If what you're saying is correct, that means that home prices went up by 11% in 10 months.
https://is.gd/Mr8Txw
Here are some other sources:
In May 2024, the median home sale price was $706,050, notes Redfin
In November 2024, the median home price was $700,000, according to daryljudyrealestate.com
Other trends
The median listing home price in November 2024 was $599.9K, down 4.6% from the previous year
The -20 percent was since November, 2024
I don't see that on the Kobeissi Letter. It says -8.6% in price since January 2024, and the number of houses on the market up by 19.8%. If what you're saying is correct, that means that home prices went up by 11% in 10 months.
https://is.gd/Mr8Txw
Here are some other sources:
In May 2024, the median home sale price was $706,050, notes Redfin
In November 2024, the median home price was $700,000, according to daryljudyrealestate.com
Other trends
The median listing home price in November 2024 was $599.9K, down 4.6% from the previous year
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:52 PM (xCA6C)
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"No, they shouldn't be voting. That would be a horrible idea and could potentially collapse the nation.
Wait, what do you mean you allowed them on the Supreme Court?"
Wait, what do you mean you allowed them on the Supreme Court?"
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism moved women back to unregulated polygamy, forming harems among themselves at February 16, 2025 01:53 PM (sG4Li)
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The Constitution is really, really easy.
It limits the government, not Americans.
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Obama was openly critical of that fact.
It limits the government, not Americans.
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Obama was openly critical of that fact.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 16, 2025 01:54 PM (XeU6L)
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SCOTUS has refused to hear challenges to other assault weapons bans. The five female justices are emotional and easily-swayed and likely to rule against us, imo.
The latest word is that Snope ("assault weapon" ban) and Ocean State Tactical (high-cap mag ban) have been re-re-re-relisted for conference this coming Friday. So it's possible that they'll take one or both for the Fall term. Sadly, you may be right about the second part.
The latest word is that Snope ("assault weapon" ban) and Ocean State Tactical (high-cap mag ban) have been re-re-re-relisted for conference this coming Friday. So it's possible that they'll take one or both for the Fall term. Sadly, you may be right about the second part.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 16, 2025 01:54 PM (/y8xj)
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Ha - Trump is taking a lap around Daytona right now.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 01:55 PM (73vBl)
Posted by: Mister Ghost at February 16, 2025 01:55 PM (TGPs7)
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Oh, great:
Right Angle News Network
@Rightanglenews
BREAKING - Ebola exposure reported at a Manhattan walk-in clinic. Two patients from Madagascar showed symptoms, potentially exposing three others. Facility on lockdown amid investigation.
Right Angle News Network
@Rightanglenews
BREAKING - Ebola exposure reported at a Manhattan walk-in clinic. Two patients from Madagascar showed symptoms, potentially exposing three others. Facility on lockdown amid investigation.
Posted by: IrishEi at February 16, 2025 01:55 PM (3ImbR)
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lol flipped on MSNBC; they are moaning about the huge burden on the mental health services because of all the feds being fired.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 01:46 PM (73vBl)
Ha!
So is this an admission that emotionally weak people were working in critical, highly important government jobs?
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 01:46 PM (73vBl)
Ha!
So is this an admission that emotionally weak people were working in critical, highly important government jobs?
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 01:56 PM (W/lyH)
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If those people are so well positioned, then they'd be fools to sell right now, when there has been a predictable, but temporary price drop.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:43 PM (xCA6C)
you are forgetting that a very small percentage owns their RE outright, and given that they will be collecting SS and not a 6 fig govt salary, cannot afford such luxuries - mortgage , taxes
Except that they were described as:
75, 000 fed workers took the buyout. You figure they live somewhere in the vicinity. Add to that those let go on or around that time. I bet many of those 75k were past retirement , already have enough to grab govt pension, and were just collecting massive paychecks. They already have second and even third retirement properties.
I have been assured many times here that Feds get outrageous retirements so money shouldn't be a problem. Also, if you have 2nd and 3rd properties, you would sell those first instead of selling your home at a loss.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:43 PM (xCA6C)
you are forgetting that a very small percentage owns their RE outright, and given that they will be collecting SS and not a 6 fig govt salary, cannot afford such luxuries - mortgage , taxes
Except that they were described as:
75, 000 fed workers took the buyout. You figure they live somewhere in the vicinity. Add to that those let go on or around that time. I bet many of those 75k were past retirement , already have enough to grab govt pension, and were just collecting massive paychecks. They already have second and even third retirement properties.
I have been assured many times here that Feds get outrageous retirements so money shouldn't be a problem. Also, if you have 2nd and 3rd properties, you would sell those first instead of selling your home at a loss.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 16, 2025 01:56 PM (xCA6C)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 01:56 PM (bss/y)
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195 Speaking of Hamas, what’s come of Trump’s 12:00 noon Saturday deadline? And has all hell broken loose?
Posted by: weew at February 16, 2025 01:52 PM (/uwTS)
Trump said what actually happened was going to be up to Bibi; and Bibi said “eh, maybe next week.”
Posted by: weew at February 16, 2025 01:52 PM (/uwTS)
Trump said what actually happened was going to be up to Bibi; and Bibi said “eh, maybe next week.”
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 01:57 PM (73vBl)
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Speaking of Hamas, what’s come of Trump’s 12:00 noon Saturday deadline? And has all hell broken loose?
Posted by: weew at February 16, 2025 01:52 PM (/uwTS)
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Whimper.
https://tinyurl.com/38sm5h46
Netanyahu is all washed up. Been that way for decades.
Posted by: weew at February 16, 2025 01:52 PM (/uwTS)
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Whimper.
https://tinyurl.com/38sm5h46
Netanyahu is all washed up. Been that way for decades.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:57 PM (P1LH5)
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LetsGoBFLO
@HistorianUSA1
I think President Trump should sign an Executive Order renaming the Stanley Cup to The American Cup!
@HistorianUSA1
I think President Trump should sign an Executive Order renaming the Stanley Cup to The American Cup!
Posted by: Mister Ghost at February 16, 2025 01:57 PM (TGPs7)
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I first thought this was a put-on. But no. Lefties are just like this. They really believe they can walk up to a stranger and insert themselves into a private conversation. And having done so, lecture you on how wrong you are.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 01:39 PM (W/lyH)
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She'd probably have a stroke if he had been wearing a MAGA hat. She might even call the police.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 16, 2025 01:39 PM (W/lyH)
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She'd probably have a stroke if he had been wearing a MAGA hat. She might even call the police.
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Posted by: IrishEi at February 16, 2025 01:55 PM (3ImbR)
... too soon?
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Posted by: IrishEi at February 16, 2025 01:55 PM (3ImbR)
... too soon?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 01:57 PM (bss/y)
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David Milliband a former member of parliament is the head of an NGO called the International Rescue Committee. He makes between 1.1-1.2 m a year. That crew is the one that wouldn't get the woman an oxygen tank . He lives now on Manhattan's upper East side. Let's see if he goes back across the pond
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 16, 2025 01:58 PM (KXtU1)
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>>I don't see that on the Kobeissi Letter.
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Here's a chart showing median home price in the Washington, DC area.
In November 2024, the median home in Washington, DC was worth ~$699,000, according to Redfin.
Today, the median home is worth $560,000, marking a -20% drop in ~3 months.
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Feb 15
Here's a chart showing median home price in the Washington, DC area.
In November 2024, the median home in Washington, DC was worth ~$699,000, according to Redfin.
Today, the median home is worth $560,000, marking a -20% drop in ~3 months.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 16, 2025 01:58 PM (Y1sOo)
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I have been assured many times here that Feds get outrageous retirements so money shouldn't be a problem.
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It would be interesting to see the personal financial state of people who were responsible for spending federal tax dollars with no worry or repercussions.
I bet 60% or so are stretched thin and possibly paycheck to paycheck.
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It would be interesting to see the personal financial state of people who were responsible for spending federal tax dollars with no worry or repercussions.
I bet 60% or so are stretched thin and possibly paycheck to paycheck.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism moved women back to unregulated polygamy, forming harems among themselves at February 16, 2025 01:59 PM (sG4Li)
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Obama was openly critical of that fact.
Posted by: Mike Hammer,
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His word usage was that the Constitution was 'negative rights' - negative toward enabling the government authority. And he wanted to change that to 'positive rights' - giving the government authority.
'By consent of the the people' is a negative right in his world.
Obama was openly critical of that fact.
Posted by: Mike Hammer,
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His word usage was that the Constitution was 'negative rights' - negative toward enabling the government authority. And he wanted to change that to 'positive rights' - giving the government authority.
'By consent of the the people' is a negative right in his world.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:59 PM (8KN6b)
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Netanyahu is all washed up. Been that way for decades.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:57 PM (P1LH5)
I don't know, something is up ! I can tell.
Netanyahu is all washed up. Been that way for decades.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:57 PM (P1LH5)
I don't know, something is up ! I can tell.
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 01:59 PM (g47mK)
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Whimper.
https://tinyurl.com/38sm5h46
Netanyahu is all washed up. Been that way for decades.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:57 PM (P1LH5)
How many hostages/bodies remain?
https://tinyurl.com/38sm5h46
Netanyahu is all washed up. Been that way for decades.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 01:57 PM (P1LH5)
How many hostages/bodies remain?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 01:59 PM (bss/y)
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'By consent of the the people' is a negative right in his world.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:59 PM (8KN6b)
Allowing people any idea that that have any rights but the ones he and his masters give them is completely repugnant to them.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 01:59 PM (8KN6b)
Allowing people any idea that that have any rights but the ones he and his masters give them is completely repugnant to them.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 02:01 PM (bss/y)
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One report said 19 hostages, all military personnel, still believed to be alive.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 16, 2025 02:01 PM (73vBl)
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How many hostages/bodies remain?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 01:59 PM (bss/y)
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Grok:
According to the latest updates, Hamas currently holds 76 hostages, with 36 of them confirmed dead and 40 presumed to still be alive.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2025 01:59 PM (bss/y)
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Grok:
According to the latest updates, Hamas currently holds 76 hostages, with 36 of them confirmed dead and 40 presumed to still be alive.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 02:01 PM (P1LH5)
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 02:01 PM (g47mK)
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I don't know, something is up ! I can tell.
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 01:59 PM (g47mK)
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Yes. In a bad way.
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 01:59 PM (g47mK)
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Yes. In a bad way.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 02:02 PM (P1LH5)
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Ha - Trump is taking a lap around Daytona right now.
I wish he would have secretly had a fake fiberglass copy of The Beast build around a retired Grand National chassis. Show him walking back to the garage and then the car comes out and does a couple of 180 MPH laps, goes back into the garage, and DJT walks out smiling and waving.
I wish he would have secretly had a fake fiberglass copy of The Beast build around a retired Grand National chassis. Show him walking back to the garage and then the car comes out and does a couple of 180 MPH laps, goes back into the garage, and DJT walks out smiling and waving.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 16, 2025 02:03 PM (/y8xj)
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*tests out Grok
Which car company has most wins at Daytona ?
"Based on historical data, Chevrolet has won the Daytona 500 more times than any other car company, with a total of 26 victories. Ford follows with 17 wins."
Which car company has most wins at Daytona ?
"Based on historical data, Chevrolet has won the Daytona 500 more times than any other car company, with a total of 26 victories. Ford follows with 17 wins."
Posted by: runner at February 16, 2025 02:03 PM (g47mK)
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FWP Nood.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 16, 2025 02:03 PM (QGaXH)
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Whimper.
https://tinyurl.com/38sm5h46
Netanyahu is all washed up. Been that way for decades.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey,
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May libertine J.Post eat those words.
Whimper.
https://tinyurl.com/38sm5h46
Netanyahu is all washed up. Been that way for decades.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey,
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May libertine J.Post eat those words.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 02:04 PM (8KN6b)
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"Based on historical data, Chevrolet has won the Daytona 500 more times than any other car company, with a total of 26 victories. Ford follows with 17 wins."
Posted by: runner
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Using the word Chevrolet as a euphemism for GMC?
Posted by: runner
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Using the word Chevrolet as a euphemism for GMC?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 02:05 PM (8KN6b)
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"Based on historical data, Chevrolet has won the Daytona 500 more times than any other car company, with a total of 26 victories. Ford follows with 17 wins."
When was the last time that a car actually produced by Chevrolet (or Ford or Dodge, etc) won at Daytona? Maybe like 1975?
When was the last time that a car actually produced by Chevrolet (or Ford or Dodge, etc) won at Daytona? Maybe like 1975?
Posted by: Oddbob at February 16, 2025 02:07 PM (/y8xj)
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CONFIRMED: “In Chicago, they're (ICE) calling businesses, telling them if their workers are not American or have proper paperwork, it's $20,000 fine”
“One business has been fined up to $300,000 already in Chicago, it's been vetted”
FINALLY accountability for breaking labor laws
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CONFIRMED: “In Chicago, they're (ICE) calling businesses, telling them if their workers are not American or have proper paperwork, it's $20,000 fine”
“One business has been fined up to $300,000 already in Chicago, it's been vetted”
FINALLY accountability for breaking labor laws
Posted by: Mister Ghost at February 16, 2025 02:08 PM (TGPs7)
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Grok replied to me:
The car company with the most wins at Daytona International Speedway is Chevrolet, with 46 victories.
hmmm.......
The car company with the most wins at Daytona International Speedway is Chevrolet, with 46 victories.
hmmm.......
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 16, 2025 02:09 PM (P1LH5)
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>>>When was the last time that a car actually produced by Chevrolet (or Ford or Dodge, etc) won at Daytona? Maybe like 1975?
Posted by: Oddbob
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That' about the time I quit watching. Moved on to faster things.
Women.
Posted by: Oddbob
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That' about the time I quit watching. Moved on to faster things.
Women.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 16, 2025 02:11 PM (8KN6b)
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Netanyahu is all washed up. Been that way for decades.
Tell it to the Hezbollah goons with their hands and nuts blown off.
Tell it to the Hezbollah goons with their hands and nuts blown off.
Posted by: Auspex at February 16, 2025 02:15 PM (j4U/Z)
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The longest journey begins with a single step....
None of the 'gun laws' are constitutional. Including registration. In my grandparents' day, you'd just buy that particular tool literally at a hardware store, along with whatever ammo it needed.
Fun fact: if only the Caucasian population's crimes with guns were counted in the stats, our 'gun violence' would be no higher than Switzerland's.
Yes, really.
None of the 'gun laws' are constitutional. Including registration. In my grandparents' day, you'd just buy that particular tool literally at a hardware store, along with whatever ammo it needed.
Fun fact: if only the Caucasian population's crimes with guns were counted in the stats, our 'gun violence' would be no higher than Switzerland's.
Yes, really.
Posted by: Beverly at February 16, 2025 02:24 PM (Epeb0)
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BREAKING - Ebola exposure reported at a Manhattan walk-in clinic. Two patients from Madagascar showed symptoms, potentially exposing three others. Facility on lockdown amid investigation.
Posted by: IrishEi at February 16, 2025 01:55 PM (3ImbR)
Goes to Youtube:
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BREAKING - Ebola exposure reported at a Manhattan walk-in clinic. Two patients from Madagascar showed symptoms, potentially exposing three others. Facility on lockdown amid investigation.
Posted by: IrishEi at February 16, 2025 01:55 PM (3ImbR)
Goes to Youtube:
https://tinyurl.com/5n73aut4
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at February 16, 2025 02:33 PM (dgRL6)
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I have no idea how this could all turn out; for now, I'm not having an issue. The man hasn't even set up his entire kitchen yet, but many delectable hors d'oeuvres have already been sent out to the ravenous party guest. Each morsel is more delightfully satisfying than the last, foreshadowing the feast to come. The last ingredients are soon to arrive, and the eagerly anticipated banquet can commence. We should enjoy the appetizers and let the man cook.
Posted by: Biggyrat at February 16, 2025 03:22 PM (GlL7z)
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I was living in Inuvik, in the Canadian Arctic, when I bought my first rifle in 1973. Parker Hale conversion of a .303 carbine. Bought it through Sears mail order for $75.00. That was before the anti-gun crowd ruined Canada,
Posted by: Wingnutt at February 16, 2025 04:14 PM (c77qg)
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51 isn't that the guy that had Trumps super secret Russi8 secret agent sitting behind him?
Posted by: hurricane567 at February 16, 2025 05:03 PM (3Hu8O)
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236 I was living in Inuvik, in the Canadian Arctic, when I bought my first rifle in 1973. Parker Hale conversion of a .303 carbine. Bought it through Sears mail order for $75.00. That was before the anti-gun crowd ruined Canada,
Posted by: Wingnutt at February 16, 2025 04:14 PM (c77qg)
Super late cause I was still in church. Mrs. E has a Parker-Hale .303!
Posted by: Wingnutt at February 16, 2025 04:14 PM (c77qg)
Super late cause I was still in church. Mrs. E has a Parker-Hale .303!
Posted by: Eromero at February 16, 2025 06:44 PM (LHPAg)
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Stupider then a Sack full or Rocks David Hogg claims We Don't Have the Right to Own Guns. Sorry Sawdust for Brains Hogg but the 2nd Amendment and the SCOTUS said otherwise so please read something other then The Communists Manifesto and Daddies Roommate
Posted by: Spurwing Plover at February 17, 2025 03:57 PM (FLiOE)
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