The purposely and purposefully designed 3 EQUAL branches of government were created to be used as a check-and-balance system. HOWEVER in our current world all the power has been ki... moreThe purposely and purposefully designed 3 EQUAL branches of government were created to be used as a check-and-balance system. HOWEVER in our current world all the power has been kidnapped/confiscated/stolen by the Executive Branch. The Legislative Branch does nothing but stay silent and remain impotent. The Judicial Branch is under siege and it is being taken apart piece by piece with no one there to stop it. A sad end to what was once upon a time a great idea. We hear the funeral dirge getting louder daily. People dressed in black in mourning for all we used to be that we can never be again. A sad day when you realize there is nothing you can do because no one cares. less
If donjohntrump could go back in time to his Inauguration Day and as his first act as Prez strip away all Security Clearances of everyone in the Intelligence Community there would ... moreIf donjohntrump could go back in time to his Inauguration Day and as his first act as Prez strip away all Security Clearances of everyone in the Intelligence Community there would be NO INVESTIGATIONS on anyone for any reason at any time. Just think of how supercalifragilisticexpialidocious that would be?
I wonder if donjohntrump will do a wholesale stripping of hudnreds or thousands of Security Clearances or do them one by one by one by one by one? He can pardon anyone for anything... moreI wonder if donjohntrump will do a wholesale stripping of hudnreds or thousands of Security Clearances or do them one by one by one by one by one? He can pardon anyone for anything at the federal level. Ultimate complete power to do that. He can strip away all and any Security Clearances without intervention by anyone. He has all the cards. Such a simple way to shut folks up. Too bad donjohntrump didn't figger that out months ago isn't it? Think of all the poor souls whose lives wouldn't have been upended? less
All he has to do is take away all Security Clearances of everyone working on all investigations and he won't have to fire them. They will be cut off at the knees and he will have g... moreAll he has to do is take away all Security Clearances of everyone working on all investigations and he won't have to fire them. They will be cut off at the knees and he will have gutted any possible future investigations. Why have Security Clearances anyway? Who needs them?
The old Constitution is just a piece of paper that is being ignored bigly currently. It's a joke actually. It should be taken most seriously but we have an unusual prez with unusua... moreThe old Constitution is just a piece of paper that is being ignored bigly currently. It's a joke actually. It should be taken most seriously but we have an unusual prez with unusual idiosyncratic tendencies and quirks who just doesn't fit what worked for others. The best support and Homage to him and his unique style would be to create a Constitution that would legally make anything he does/says legal. I mean he does/says what he wants anyway to the consternation of some and the cheerful delight of his supporters. Let's make it legal so we can once again be a country that operates on the foundation of THE RULE OF LAW! Whaddya say? less
We have a Constitution. We have laws and rules and regulations. We also have what is called "protocol" and historical precedent. If we ignore them of what use are they? They just s... moreWe have a Constitution. We have laws and rules and regulations. We also have what is called "protocol" and historical precedent. If we ignore them of what use are they? They just sit there and mock us as we completely ignore them. Wouldn't it be better to just rewrite everything to support what is? That way everything would be harmonious and smooth and calm and sweet and hunky dory. Perhaps the powers that be can sink their teeth into THAT project and redo what needs to be redone to reflect what is, not what we wanted it to be and hoped it would be or how it used to be. Makes sense right? less
Do such exist or is that an oxymoronic thing? A disgruntled disappointed dispirited disillusioned donjohntrump devotee. Like unicorns. Non-existent fantasy.
Of course perfect is in the eye of the beholder as is everything else. Right?. I have never witnessed it before and probably never will again. His supporters defenders apologists a... moreOf course perfect is in the eye of the beholder as is everything else. Right?. I have never witnessed it before and probably never will again. His supporters defenders apologists are adamantly certain of his perfection and rail at anyone who dares say otherwise. That is why they support EVERYTHING he says and does. If he were not so perfect in their eyes they would see warts and flaws and a chip or scratch here and there. They see none of that. They rush to his defense and attack his "enemies" who are legion. They are the most loyal devoted certain-they-are-right people I have ever encountered. I guess they were lying in wait for years hoping for monsieur perfect to show up and to him they give their all. I don't see it. But I am not them and they do and they bond together in defiant certitude that donjohntrump is innocent of all charges. That donjohntrump has many enemies who are just jealous of all that he is, was, will be. They see him as being crucified. They are always angry irate furious enraged when... less
What is their answer to the following question. "Will you ever wear an outfit made entirely out of unused plastic garbage, trash, bin bag/liner. Why or why not?"
Pearl Jam released this poster at a recent concert drawing anger and sparking controversy. How do you feel about it? Is this acceptable no matter who’s president or just one ... morePearl Jam released this poster at a recent concert drawing anger and sparking controversy. How do you feel about it? Is this acceptable no matter who’s president or just one someone doesn’t like?
Some of the folks still talking on here about that old news do not live in the US, could not and did not vote, and thus did nothing to prevent or otherwise affect the election's ou... moreSome of the folks still talking on here about that old news do not live in the US, could not and did not vote, and thus did nothing to prevent or otherwise affect the election's outcome. Therefore, I believe they have no basis for complaint. Do you agree/disagree and why?
I was surprised to see this happening in Paris, but then I learned that this has been done in London, Amsterdam, Sydney and other cities. Does this encourage the behavior or is it ... moreI was surprised to see this happening in Paris, but then I learned that this has been done in London, Amsterdam, Sydney and other cities. Does this encourage the behavior or is it just facing reality?
The don loves a fight and likes nothing better than making more enemies he can fight with all his might. Strange priorities for a very strange individual. When he kills all his ene... moreThe don loves a fight and likes nothing better than making more enemies he can fight with all his might. Strange priorities for a very strange individual. When he kills all his enemies what will he do for an encore?
