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@Sidewalker
Stupid Fascists.
Better than the smart fascists running the FBI. Not like we have a choice about it.
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@HistoryBuff
America has had a lot of practice subverting election results in other countries. This should be a cakewalk.
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YOU’RE not even catching the grammar errors.
With so many bad spins and cult-like strawmans on this site, Wapo would be upgrading if they hired Dylan Mulvaney to promote their BS.
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@ADreamOfLiberty
Imagine if the elite parties made a similar backroom promise regarding Trump in 2020 if it meant bi-partisan corruption could continue unabated?
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@ADreamOfLiberty
"To date, it remains the election that yielded the highest voter turnout of the eligible voting-age population in American history, at 82.6%"Sound familiar?
Whoa, you mean US history didn't start exactly at the year 2016? Dang!
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@ADreamOfLiberty
If you think about it, Lincoln was the only technically illegitimate president in US History as the electoral votes of the Confederate states were thrown out.
During the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, the electoral votes of the Confederate states were not counted. Lincoln, the Republican candidate, won the election, but his name was not even on the ballot in most of the Southern states. The Southern states had seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America by the time the Electoral College cast its votes. As a result, their electoral votes were not counted in the official tally for Lincoln's election. The Southern states held their own separate presidential election, and John C. Breckinridge was chosen as the candidate for the Southern Democrats. This election marked the beginning of the tumultuous period leading up to the American Civil War.
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@Barney
@whiteflame
Grey Parrot deliberately lies on DART.
Adhom, insult, and callout.
Reported.
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You are just a crybaby
Adhom and insult.
reported.
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@RationalMadman
Rural lifestyle has shit tier law enforcement if we talk of the tech and investigative capacity and enables the most severe isolation possible of any lifestyle towards full-on city life.
Agreed, but one thing rural homeowners and rural business owners (capitalists) do not have to fear is government retribution for protecting the fruits of their labors.
I do understand, however, the general point being made here. It is accurate to suggest that since online communities such as this very website give people a 'gathering' feeling, their typical primate urge to be tribal is becoming less attached to real-life tribal/familial ties let alone close-proximity ties.
Correct, and is the reason why it's far more likely today your physical neighbor is antagonistic toward you than in previous decades.
The only exception would be people naturally attracted (talking as friends not necessarily taboo attraction) to their family members or neighbors as friends. What I mean is that people who naturally gravitate to the personality types and energy levels/vibe of their family members and those in close proximity, are likely immune to the 'cybernetic erosion' of real-life ties.
There's tons of documented instances where business owners yelled "but we are on your side" to no avail. It's the norm as a friendly person to feel safe when you are actually not.
We can, of course, reverse engineer this. It is now more possible than ever before to find people who share specific hobbies etc with you. The only thing that's truly worse off is spousal connections. You can't truly 'fuck' online, only mutually masturbate and talk about intimate things. That is likely to always be an issue, especially as everything is on the record (though that makes law enforcement far easier so if that's your priority, I don't get the issue).
That doesn't change the dynamic of having antagonistic neighbors today that are culturally pushed to prioritize global concerns (and if we are honest here, most of these global concerns are grossly manufactured) over local immediate tangible concerns.
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4) Discover Greyparrot's entire poltical philosophy encapsulated in a single, irrational fear.
Reported for adhoms and insults.
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Pool discusses a series of incidents in sunny funny California where groups of people are looting luxury stores, causing significant damage and stealing valuable items. These actions are actually a symptom of larger cultural and societal problems in cities, not just a law and order issue. Democrat Cities have become less cohesive, with people not connecting or communicating with each other as they used to. This decline in cultural cohesion comes from internet detachment and a lack of local community engagement. This trend is likely to worsen and these events are leading to the creation of wild conspiracy theories and mistrust in authoritative institutions. The chaos is an intentional result of societal decay, and the only sure immediate refuge is a rural lifestyle. You should be skeptical about the effectiveness of urban law enforcement, and there are few deniers that cities are becoming less desirable places to live due to various preventable factors.
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Even then, when Lincoln was elected we had a peaceful transfer of power.
If you just want to post an unsubstantiated statement of “your thoughts” you should really be on Facebook.
and it wasn’t to install another president or prevent one from being installed.
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@ADreamOfLiberty
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@ADreamOfLiberty
For some people, American history ended in 2020 and started in 2016.
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@ludofl3x
Good thing it doesn't get mad if you don't cite it
Bad thing is that you get mad. Anger is a silent killer.
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@FLRW
I don't want to engage in Ad-Roms.
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@Double_R
why corporate media is irrelevant to the indictments themselves
Oh, And I guess by extension, insurrection as defined by the media propaganda is also irrelevant. Noted.
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@FLRW
Eventually, we will get rid of all politicians and AI will run the country.
The idea of AI playing a role in governance is a topic of debate and speculation. While AI has the potential to bring various benefits, it also presents challenges and ethical considerations. Here are a few points to consider:
- Complex Decision-Making: Governance involves complex decision-making that goes beyond data analysis. Political decisions often require understanding nuances, considering ethical aspects, and weighing various perspectives.
- Ethical Concerns: Decisions made by AI could raise ethical questions. Determining what is fair, just, and equitable involves human values that may be challenging for AI to fully understand.
- Accountability: AI lacks accountability and responsibility. If AI makes decisions with unintended negative consequences, it can be difficult to attribute accountability and address the consequences appropriately.
- Bias and Fairness: AI systems can inherit biases present in the data they are trained on. Implementing AI in governance could perpetuate existing biases and inequalities.
- Public Trust: Trust in AI systems is crucial for their acceptance. People may be skeptical about AI making important decisions that affect their lives without human involvement.
- Adaptability: Governance requires adapting to dynamic situations, responding to crises, and dealing with unforeseen events. AI might struggle to handle complex, unstructured situations effectively.
- Human Element: Effective governance involves empathy, understanding, and communication — qualities that AI lacks.
While AI can assist in various aspects of governance, completely replacing politicians with AI is a complex proposition that involves not only technological advancements but also significant societal changes. It's important to carefully consider the implications and challenges associated with such a transition.
It's also worth noting that the role of politicians extends beyond decision-making; they represent the interests of their constituents, engage in public discourse, and uphold democratic principles. Any discussions about changes to governance systems should involve careful consideration of the balance between technological advancement, democratic values, and human involvement.
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Only a less than intelligent or not intellectually curious person would accept the notion that it is valid to dismiss the indictments on the basis of any previously held belief about corporate media.
You mean the Corporate media cartel talking endlessly about an insurrection that happened 3 years ago with no indictments for insurrection? I agree.
You would have to be an absolute genius to riddle that one out.
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@FLRW
That seems pretty segregationist and nativist. OMG is this a Repuglican?
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@HistoryBuff
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@cristo71
Now, everything is Amazon :D
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@cristo71
RoboCop was some decent satire. “I’d buy that for a dollar!”
Sad that most of the satire of the 90's became the blueprint for today's policies. Ever seen Demolition Man?
Well, that’s my day gone…
Haha!.... Wait!, you didn't want to spend all day impressing strangers on the internet? How bizarre!
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@cristo71
I even read that contradictory information sometimes entrenches people more in their deeply held beliefs.
Exactly. But even so, people are waking up to the fact that rich people care a lot more for the consolidation of power and the suppression of competition or public dissent.
The recurring propaganda campaign to convince people that Mega-corporations care about poor people is going the way of Bud Light, and jailing Trump won't change that.
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@HistoryBuff
I have to say, I really do respect your perspectives on these, as it seems way less hyperbolic than the norm I see here.
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@cristo71
Lol, I was just gonna ignore the bait. There's no logical way of convincing people who can "feel it in their bones" that Billionaire class corporate media cares about poor, working class Americans.
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@ADreamOfLiberty
Was Shokin an impediment to the plans of the deep state?
Likely, and provides motive for the singling out.
Was Shokin an impediment to Biden's (or any other DC swamp monster) personal gain?
I would say yes, as a Ukrainian government seizure of Burisma assets would have very likely affected Biden's son.
What gives the US the right to demand Ukraine change its government?
Manifest Destiny. The bedrock of all American Morality.
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@HistoryBuff
So democrats' good ideas get watered down or blocked entirely.
So what's the canned excuses for New York and California where republicans are extinct and have been for over 50 years? Hard to blame ghosts for failures of all those Democrat "good ideas" there. Democrats are the only reason Americans are leaving those states, while illegal invaders are encouraged to replace them.
That's a huge chunk of the country in real pain.
The republicans have had no new ideas for decades
It's possible "if it aint broke, don't fix it" might apply. After all, we do have a Constitution to discourage that, specifically outlining 10 things that "aint broke"
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@Sidewalker
Million and millions of people have been charged with "exceeding the maximum lawful vehicle speeds".Not a single person has ever been charged with "Speeding".
"In connection" is not insurrection.
"Speeding" isn't a crime. Insurrection is an actual crime on the books. It's also a Federal crime.
That's like saying owning a handgun is "a connection" to murder, they are not both the same crime.
Much like the insurrection scam, it falls upon the bastardization of the Bill of Rights without ever having to prove an insurrection or murder was perpetuated by anyone.
Simple yes or no is all that I am asking here.
Can you name one person that was convicted for insurrection due to Jan 6?
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@n8nrgim
These do not seem like hyperbolic statements at all.
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@zedvictor4
But the voting public will still have a choice to make.
You mean the illusion of choice.
A socialist utopia.
That's an Oxymoron.
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The real news comes from ....
Most of us can only sense that it's wrong. He's one of the guys who can properly explain why it is so.
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@FLRW
FOX News is, by definition, corporate media propaganda spam.
Unless you are a fellow billionaire, it's just propaganda, not news.
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@FLRW
The Capitol riot on Jan. 6 was “a terror attack” that resulted in “almost 10 dead. This is why Trump will go to prison.
I wonder if there is enough jail cells for 80 million Americans? Oh nevermind. There is always the final solution for such problems.
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@Best.Korea
Nothing is ever Trump's fault.
When everything is Trump's fault, then nothing is also Trump's fault.
That is the curse of hyperbole.
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“In the past I’d followed them in the news, but now I don’t care to read the details.”
That's the only wise reaction to corporate media propaganda spam.
The opinions of billionaire owned news should always mean bupkis to a bumpkin.
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@zedvictor4
It will eventually all boil down to how stupidly or sensibly the voting public choose to behave.
The voting public isn't responsible for the bad behavior of the elite anymore because they have lost control of the game.
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@ebuc
In reality, there exists a mysterious phenomenon known as the "Orange Torus of 42," a cosmic enigma that seems to interweave with the fate of POWERFUL individuals in strange and unexpected ways. This radiant orange torus, a shimmering ring-like structure with an Orange glow, possesses the power to influence events on Earth and also influences the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. The number 42 holds an esoteric significance in this life. Whenever major decisions are on the horizon, an ethereal connection with the Orange Torus of 42 always emerges. This cosmic force was also linked to the 42nd President, Bill Clinton, manifesting on Clinton's glowing NOSE, and it is possible a ripple through the fabric of space-time touches both leaders both 42 AND 45. During critical moments of his presidency, Trump objectively is recorded to visit the areas where an orange torus is most likely to manifest. It's likely that during negotiations with foreign leaders or controversial policy decisions, the appearance of the Orange Torus of 42 would often result in surprising outcomes, altering the course of history. This Orange torus has a peculiar effect on the coloration of Trump's surroundings. The walls of rooms he occupied would be cast in a warm, orange hue, often leaving tell-tale traces, invoking the connection between his presidency and the cosmic forces at play. Some even note that the famous "Trump tan" was a result of his fleeting interactions with the Orange torus. You can even see the tell tale rings in many photos. This is the correlation between the number 42 and Trump in this universe, the enigmatic Orange Torus of 42 continues to weave an observable tapestry between cosmic forces of universal creation and earthly leadership, leaving an indelible mark on both history and current events.
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@Best.Korea
Do you think a can of worms has been opened here?
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@Best.Korea
Do you think a can of worms has been opened here?
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Turley talks about how the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump could end up causing major problems for President Joe Biden. Even though Trump's charges are related to the 2020 election, they could have an unexpected impact on Biden. Turley points out that the indictment against Trump is based on limited new evidence and shaky legal grounds. It's about trying to make what Trump said into a crime, even though it is likely to be protected by the First Amendment. If Biden views this as personal, he might be onto something, as these legal tactics will probably also be used against him. The way Trump's words led others to act could also be used against Biden own words doing the same, especially in an impeachment inquiry by Republicans in the House of Representatives. Biden has been accused of disregarding the Constitution, such as pushing unconstitutional measures and allegedly lying about his knowledge of his son's overseas business deals. There is quite the irony that the legal standards being used against Trump could also be used against Biden, and that could make things very problematic for him.
Do you guys think a can of worms has been opened here?
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@ebuc
Was and is Trumpet engaged in insurraction or rebellion?
If he was, I would have hoped a competent Judicial system would have arrested him on that very day (Jan 6) and charged him with insurrection.
Instead, we have corruption and incompetence.
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BOOM! (FLRW drops mic )
No need to panic when you get lost. We are here to help! (picks mic back up and apologizes to the crowd)
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@FLRW
This interview was not about Trump, sorry if you got lost.
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