surrept33 + 609 st March 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Eyes Wide Open said: Yes it is quite a spectacle is it not! However the 2022 mid term elections will be a precursor to the final closure in the 2024 election. 2024 will be a clean slate to once again renew MAGA, first order of business will be to declare war on China. The US is already developing deployment strategies for the cancel culture to be spread thru out China.... You might plead to the UN for mercy laws now. The only way that'll happen (realistically) is over Taiwan. The Chinese recently had a new 5 year plan: https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/china-has-politics-too Trump was right in putting the focus towards China's direction. I don't think he was right in the ways the he went alone against China, as if it was 1995 and America was the only superpower in the world. For any real leverage, we need robust alliances to keep China on it's best behavior, because they've pursued a lot of soft power goals as well. I think strengthening the "Quad" relationship is a good place to start: https://nationalinterest.org/feature/can-quad-transform-alliance-contain-china-180786 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankfurter + 562 ff March 30, 2021 3 hours ago, surrept33 said: The only way that'll happen (realistically) is over Taiwan. The Chinese recently had a new 5 year plan: https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/china-has-politics-too Trump was right in putting the focus towards China's direction. I don't think he was right in the ways the he went alone against China, as if it was 1995 and America was the only superpower in the world. For any real leverage, we need robust alliances to keep China on it's best behavior, because they've pursued a lot of soft power goals as well. I think strengthening the "Quad" relationship is a good place to start: https://nationalinterest.org/feature/can-quad-transform-alliance-contain-china-180786 agree. The US is already at war, against more than China. And losing. The fact the US must seek alliances proves the US is too weak to fight alone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boat + 1,315 RG April 15, 2021 (edited) Trump is defeated and Bernie Madoff is dead. It’s the end of an era. Now is the time to override the Republican cuts of 10’s of billions in IRA tax enforcement. Over 400 billion a year is lost to tax havens and abuse of tax law. Heard of the phrase claw back? Get-er-done. Edited April 15, 2021 by Boat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boat + 1,315 RG April 15, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 10:19 PM, frankfurter said: agree. The US is already at war, against more than China. And losing. The fact the US must seek alliances proves the US is too weak to fight alone. Who would want to fight alone. To fight is to marshal all of ones resources against ones enemies. A simple reduction of trade by the US and all its allies would dry the seeds of growth from this rouge country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boat + 1,315 RG April 15, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 6:30 PM, surrept33 said: The only way that'll happen (realistically) is over Taiwan. The Chinese recently had a new 5 year plan: https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/china-has-politics-too Trump was right in putting the focus towards China's direction. I don't think he was right in the ways the he went alone against China, as if it was 1995 and America was the only superpower in the world. For any real leverage, we need robust alliances to keep China on it's best behavior, because they've pursued a lot of soft power goals as well. I think strengthening the "Quad" relationship is a good place to start: https://nationalinterest.org/feature/can-quad-transform-alliance-contain-china-180786 Apparently you forget Obama’s pivot to China from the Middle East. Tariffs on steel, tires etc. Obama also coordinated with others in the region running military ships through the South China Sea. But neither Trump or Obama went far enough and played politics like weak children. Trump was just a yacker with little effect. Obama yacked less with similar success. Policy has to effect change in an opponents behavior to declare success. That hasent happened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boat + 1,315 RG April 15, 2021 On 3/26/2021 at 1:27 AM, Dan Warnick said: Just in case there was any doubt in anyone's mind: New photos show cheat sheets used by Biden during his first press conference New photos show cheat sheets used by Biden during his first press conference By Kenneth Garger March 25, 2021 | 7:31pm | Updated Enlarge Image President Joe Biden speaks during the first formal press conference of his presidency.EPA New photos reveal several cheat sheets used by President Joe Biden during his Thursday press conference — including one with the headshots and names of reporters he planned to call on. The president also used notes to assist with facts about US infrastructure, a policy area Biden is focusing on during his first months in the White House. “The United States now ranks 13th globally in infrastructure quality — down from 5th place in 2002,” read one bullet point. But despite having the answers in front of him, Biden still slipped up, saying America ranked 85th in the world in infrastructure, before correcting himself. The press pool at Thursday’s briefing, the first one held by Biden since taking office 65 days ago, was limited to 25 reporters. Biden only took questions from a list of journalists whose names and outlets he read from a cue card. A photo of the card shows circled numbers around select reporters. (There is supposed to be a picture here, but it wouldn't copy. DW) President Joe Biden looks on notes as he answers questions from journalists during the first formal press conference of his presidency. EPA/OLIVER CONTRERAS / POOL In the early stages of the 62 minutes presser, in which Biden fielded 10 questions, the president appeared to repeatedly lose his train of thought, forgetting questions and asking reporters if they wanted him to give detailed answers. (There is supposed to be a picture here, but it wouldn't copy. DW) Joe Biden note’s show the faces of reporters at the press conference. Oliver Contreras – Pool Many of his responses were aided by notes he kept inside a three-ring binder. He abruptly wrapped up the press conference, telling reporters, “but folks. I’m going,” without sticking around for a follow-up question. You on drugs? A problem with notes? Let’s instead see how much of Trumps agenda he can kill in a year. That will be the measure of the man. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 April 15, 2021 33 minutes ago, Boat said: You on drugs? A problem with notes? Let’s instead see how much of Trumps agenda he can kill in a year. That will be the measure of the man. Life at Alert Level 4: Follow Public Health Guidance for All Alert Levels. Stay at home as much as possible, except to get essentials like groceries and medications. Work from home, where possible. You must stay within your household bubble whenever you are not at work or school. You can expand your bubble by a small amount to connect with immediate family when necessary, bring in caregivers, or support isolated people. See the Household Bubble guidance for details. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 April 15, 2021 (edited) u Democrats to introduce legislation to expand Supreme Court The measure would increase the court's size to 13. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/14/democrats-supreme-court-481640 Here we go.. s to introduce bill to expand Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices President Joe Biden announced the formation of a commission last week to study the court's structure, including the number of justices and their length of service. Edited April 15, 2021 by Eyes Wide Open 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 April 30, 2021 John Kerry invested in oil companies prior to becoming Biden's climate envoy, financial disclosures show John Kerry, President Biden’s special presidential envoy for climate change, held investments in oil companies prior to divesting from the stocks as he took over the position, according to financial forms. Kerry's financial disclosure forms, which were obtained by Fox News, show that the former secretary of state was financially invested in numerous oil companies, including Duke Energy, Cimarex, Dominion Energy, Exelon Corporation and Valero Energy. As Biden's climate envoy, he will push policies that run counter to his personal investments before taking over the post. At the same time that Kerry held investments in oil companies, he also worked with climate groups The Rise Fund, where he served as a senior adviser, and Climate Finance Partners, where he acted as chairman of the advisory board. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/john-kerry-climate-investments-oil-companies Looks like a boom is just around the corner..one just cannot make this kind of duplicity up...it is amature hour on steroids.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 April 30, 2021 GOP tears into Kerry amid Iran controversy Republicans on Monday called on John Kerry to resign from President Joe Biden’s National Security Council over claims that he revealed sensitive information about Israeli military operations to Iran. According to leaked audio revealed Sunday by The New York Times, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Kerry told him that Israel attacked Iranian assets in Syria “at least 200 times.” Zarif added that he was surprised that Kerry would reveal that sensitive information to him, according to the audio. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/26/gop-kerry-iran-debacle-484749 John Kerry told Iranians about secret Israeli operations in Syria: Report https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/apr/26/john-kerry-told-iranians-about-secret-israeli-oper/ Shakeup in Iran’s presidential office after leaked FM tape TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president on Thursday replaced the head of a government think tank after a recording of a conversation with the country’s foreign minister leaked out this week. The tape, meant for government records, provided a rare glimpse into the theocracy’s power struggles and set off a firestorm in Iran. https://news.yahoo.com/shakeup-iran-presidential-office-leaked-105002639.html 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbguy + 1,391 May 1, 2021 Even the liberal late-night shows are having fun... “Today marks the end of President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office, which is the period where every president tries to get their big things done. You know, F.D.R. introduced the New Deal, Ronald Reagan rolled back the welfare state, and Bill Clinton installed that stripper pole in the situation room.” “And to celebrate the occasion, last night Joe Biden delivered his first address to Congress. Yes, for hundreds of years Joe Biden has sat and watched other presidents give speeches to Congress, but now it was his turn.” — TREVOR NOAH 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Warnick + 6,100 May 2, 2021 On 5/1/2021 at 10:29 AM, turbguy said: Even the liberal late-night shows are having fun... “Today marks the end of President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office, which is the period where every president tries to get their big things done. You know, F.D.R. introduced the New Deal, Ronald Reagan rolled back the welfare state, and Bill Clinton installed that stripper pole in the situation room.” “And to celebrate the occasion, last night Joe Biden delivered his first address to Congress. Yes, for hundreds of years Joe Biden has sat and watched other presidents give speeches to Congress, but now it was his turn.” — TREVOR NOAH None of them, as much as they aspire to do so, holds a candle to Jon Stewart and the Daily Show of old. Unfortunately, a younger more gullible generation has come along and they like what they hear on late night now, which then further makes them believe what their professors told them was reality. Sad, such bright minds that can't think for themselves and need validation constantly. Facebook "likes" anyone? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbguy + 1,391 May 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dan Warnick said: None of them, as much as they aspire to do so, holds a candle to Jon Stewart and the Daily Show of old. Unfortunately, a younger more gullible generation has come along and they like what they hear on late night now, which then further makes them believe what their professors told them was reality. Sad, such bright minds that can't think for themselves and need validation constantly. Facebook "likes" anyone? I recall that Steve Allen was side-splitting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 May 4, 2021 (edited) To say the socialist progressive party in place under Biden is beginning to fear what they have done would be a mild statement. As we all are sitting here at this moment in time a 60's liberal is actually endorsing and defending a Republican Neo Con. It is stunning, the desperation reeks, a parody is in order here. Clusters Last Stand Saul Lewinsky last chapter is being written. Socialism Last Stand. Pelosi mocks House GOP looking for 'non-threatening female' to replace Liz Cheney Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) mocked House Republicans for reportedly looking for a "non-threatening female" to replace No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney (Wyo.). Pelosi's office released a mock "help wanted" ad as talks of ousting Cheney from leadership increase amid GOP frustrations with her anti-Trump stance. NEO CON/ NEOCONSERVATIVE 1: a conservative who advocates the assertive promotion of democracy and U.S. national interest in international affairs including through military means PROGRESS LIBERAL/ Counter culture. 1960s The 1960s were one of the most tumultuous and divisive decades in world history, marked by the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War and antiwar protests, political assassinations and the emerging "generation gap." https://www.history.com/topics/1960s Edited May 4, 2021 by Eyes Wide Open 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 May 6, 2021 (edited) US backs COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver plan Merkel Pushes Back on Vaccine Patent Waiver in Row With U.S. Pfizer, Moderna shares plummet after Biden administration backs a COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver Vaccine IP waiver could take months for WTO to negotiate-experts David Lawder https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqhwEICiKAAUNCSVNXam9KYzNSdmNua3RNell3U2swS0VRamY0TnZXa29BTUVYZlVFMkZBOGxIVEVqaEhaWEp0WVc1NUlISmxhbVZqZEhNZ1ZWTWdjSEp2Y0c5ellXd2dkRzhnZDJGcGRtVWdjR0YwWlc1MGN5QnZiaUIyWVdOamFXNWxjeWdBUAE?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen Looks like uncle Joe is now the worlds president...The Cancel Culture Coming To a Theatre Near You! Edited May 6, 2021 by Eyes Wide Open 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 May 7, 2021 'Don't take questions': White House press secretary frowns on Biden's media interaction WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden was fielding his fourth question from a reporter after delivering remarks on the pandemic last week when he apologized to the press corps. “Look, I’m sorry. This is the last question I’ll take,” Biden said. “I’m really going to be in trouble.” In trouble? Really? In fact, yes, White House press secretary Jen Psaki divulged in a podcast interview this week. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/05/07/white-house-press-secretary-jen-psaki-tells-biden-not-take-questions/4988801001/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0R0 + 6,251 May 9, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 7:30 PM, surrept33 said: The only way that'll happen (realistically) is over Taiwan. The Chinese recently had a new 5 year plan: https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/china-has-politics-too Trump was right in putting the focus towards China's direction. I don't think he was right in the ways the he went alone against China, as if it was 1995 and America was the only superpower in the world. For any real leverage, we need robust alliances to keep China on it's best behavior, because they've pursued a lot of soft power goals as well. I think strengthening the "Quad" relationship is a good place to start: https://nationalinterest.org/feature/can-quad-transform-alliance-contain-china-180786 The Quad intends to go to war with China to eliminate its navy and allow it to reorganize as a peaceful Federal Republic instead of a Maoist slave force for the global banking cabal. At the moment, French and UK ships are exercising with some of the Quad navies in the S China sea. The spook rumor mill has claimed that a shooting war with China has been ongoing for the better part of 2 years now. CIA is in league with China (CCP) and has invited them into US MX and CA underground bunker systems, where they had been taken out to the tune of 250-325k PLA soldiers burred in the CIA bunkers. One of the Chinese incursions into Taiwan's external air space is supposed to have ended up with most of their aircraft taken down in an air fight, late March. China's positioning of amphibious landing/troop ships indicates an intention of invading outer islands of the Philippines and Indonesia. The Taiwan air show is a distraction. Those islands provide an opportunity for fortifications to control the Southern approaches to the Chinese ports and to interfere at will in trade between Japan Vietnam Malaysia Philippines and Indonesia, as well as access to the mineral resources on P and I shelves. China has done extensive resource mapping surveys of the Australian Indonesian Philippines and Malay waters over the last few years, accompanying drill rigs with war ships. Same thing with fishing vessels. The retaliation may start with breaking down the 2 dams in the Chongqing area followed by the final collapse of 3 Gorges Dam. The claim is that HAARP and space weapons are being used to overwhelm and weaken the dams. Pics of damage to 3GD are very alarming; the gaps filled with debris and sandbags, the irregular curvatures in the dam, the plethora of cracks. So is the old news that the vertical steel beams that were supposed to anchor the base of the dam to the bedrock were never put in place in order to save time and money, which is why the dam is sliding forward in some of its sections. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0R0 + 6,251 May 9, 2021 On 4/14/2021 at 9:00 PM, Boat said: You on drugs? A problem with notes? Let’s instead see how much of Trumps agenda he can kill in a year. That will be the measure of the man. He can't change anything long term. None of his exec. orders carry any weight since he did not sign them. It is Jill Biden's signature for him, and the vast bulk of them are outside the legal boundaries of executive powers. They are legally on very thin ice and will be curtailed, if not thrown out in bulk by the Federal courts/SCOTUS. On 4/14/2021 at 10:20 PM, Eyes Wide Open said: Democrats to introduce legislation to expand Supreme Court The measure would increase the court's size to 13. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/14/democrats-supreme-court-481640 Here we go.. The court packing won't happen, it will never pass Manchin is blocking most all of Dem's agenda. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-trance + 114 GM May 10, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, 0R0 said: He can't change anything long term. None of his exec. orders carry any weight since he did not sign them. It is Jill Biden's signature for him, and the vast bulk of them are outside the legal boundaries of executive powers. They are legally on very thin ice and will be curtailed, if not thrown out in bulk by the Federal courts/SCOTUS. When? Seek help or it will be eventually forced upon you. If you voluntarily present it is easier for you to be released. Edited May 10, 2021 by -trance 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 May 10, 2021 Jen Psaki says the quiet part out loud about Joe Biden Think about that for a moment, and ask yourself this: Isn't it amazing, almost disturbing, that the leader of the free world, a man who received more votes than any other candidate in U.S. history, is being told when he’s allowed to speak to reporters outside of the desired controlled environment? https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/552492-jen-psaki-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-joe-biden THEE most disturbing commentary i have ever uttered/written...well typed. man who received more votes than any other candidate in U.S. history Fake News? What a time in America! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 May 11, 2021 (edited) WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: Hamas, Israel trade blows as unrest ignites Gaza https://youtu.be/LEUTD-6tRlE Palestinian militants fired rocket barrages into Israel from Gaza for a second day on Tuesday and Israeli warplanes struck the enclave in a deepening conflict in which at least 26 people in Gaza and two in Israel have been killed. The most serious outbreak of fighting between armed factions in Hamas Islamist-run Gaza and Israel since 2019 was triggered by clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police at Al Asqa Mosque in Jerusalem on Monday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PRJ6Wxz9U4 Obama 3.0 we have gone back to the Obama era...only this time the violence is out of control. Notice the shear volume of missiles, are we to believe Hamas put them on American Express? Biden in declaring chaos on the world. One dead, five injured as Gaza rockets strike near Tel Aviv More than 700 rockets fired at Israel since Monday • bus struck by a Gaza rocket in Holon, south of Tel Aviv https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/cogat-announces-closure-of-gaza-border-crossing-over-rocket-fire-667730 Edited May 11, 2021 by Eyes Wide Open Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-trance + 114 GM May 11, 2021 (edited) 23 hours ago, Eyes Wide Open said: Jen Psaki says the quiet part out loud about Joe Biden Think about that for a moment, and ask yourself this: Isn't it amazing, almost disturbing, that the leader of the free world, a man who received more votes than any other candidate in U.S. history, is being told when he’s allowed to speak to reporters outside of the desired controlled environment? https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/552492-jen-psaki-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-joe-biden THEE most disturbing commentary i have ever uttered/written...well typed. man who received more votes than any other candidate in U.S. history Fake News? What a time in America! Try reading the article - he is not told what he is "allowed to do." What you call "handlers" reasonable people call subordinate staff. “A lot of times, we say, ‘Don’t take questions,’” she continued. “But he’s going to do what he wants to do because he’s the president of the United States.” I guarantee that you can find times where Trump has said "no questions" or failed too address the press altogether. Try logic. Edited May 11, 2021 by -trance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, -trance said: Try reading the article - he is not told what he is "allowed to do." What you call "handlers" reasonable people call subordinate staff. “A lot of times, we say, ‘Don’t take questions,’” she continued. “But he’s going to do what he wants to do because he’s the president of the United States.” I guarantee that you can find times where Trump has said "no questions" or failed too address the press altogether. Try logic. Perception is everything, Trance is a very fitting handle."Such Is Life" 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surrept33 + 609 st May 12, 2021 https://apnorc.org/projects/biden-continues-to-hold-on-to-high-approval-ratings/ country on the right track Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,537 May 15, 2021 I believe Biden will surpass Jimmy Carter as thee most inept American president... Virginia gas station raises gas prices to $7 per gallon: report Average price for regular gas in Richmond area is $2.938 per gallonEmail 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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