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Ya, you read the Federalist Papers, um no. No you did not.
Stalker. How would you know what people read.
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@Moozer325
To pass a federal law allowing abortions up to 20 weeks, you generally need a simple majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Trump would be open to signing such a bill. The problem is that both sides want to strawman the issue instead of resolving it because this hot button issue appeals to low info voters, which are the majority voters.
An issue that is primarily used for political gain and seems impossible to resolve is what we call a "wedge issue." Wedge issues are, by design, used to create division, mobilize base voters, or distract from other topics. Issues that are typically contentious and emotionally charged like "kids in cages" are often misrepresented, making them effective for political strategists who want to draw clear lines between opposing groups for the sole purpose of maintaining predictable political support. When the actual voice of the people is censored by those elites driving phony talking points, then none of the people can get together for a consensus vote where abortion could be solved quickly. The root problem tackling wedge issues is the MSM soft-censoring of the public with planned strawman talking points, not the individual parties.
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@Moozer325
But there wasn't any political maneuvering. Unlike Biden, the elites couldn't force Ginsberg to retire. That kind of autonomy should remain to keep elites in check
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@WyIted
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@ADreamOfLiberty
UwU
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@Moozer325
so if justices from either side aren’t stepping down when the other party is in power, then we clearly need to regulate this.
Well... what 3rd party are you going to support then if neither side wants to be forced out?
when the other party is in power
And that's not exactly what happened with Ginsberg. She refused to step down and get replaced with a younger version when her party was in power. If you want to blame the way the scotus looks today, Ginsberg had all the opportunity to prevent it. I guess in a way, grats to Ginsberg for not caring about the party politics as the founding fathers intended?
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@Moozer325
My problem is Trump getting more appointments than he should.
that's really a problem with Democrat Supreme justices being power hungry and not stepping down before Trump got elected.
You roll the dice, don't complain if you crap out.
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@cristo71
Please Sir, no ptsd from my Navy days.
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@Best.Korea
I have learned from Kate from anime...
Well there you have it, Democrats have a better show. Better ratings. People vote for the best stories, even if they know deep down it is all lies.
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@FLRW
Call me Ishmael. I just watch what's going on.
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@cristo71
If Trump was a sperm whale.
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@cristo71
Oh he went there...like Ahab.
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@Best.Korea
You should have stormed the capitol to reinstate Biden.
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@cristo71
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@Best.Korea
which Biden successfully reduced despite covid and war in Ukraine and broken trade in the world.
So why did you allow the oligarchy to remove your hero Biden?
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random YouTube video without context.
Oh you know that horse. Triggered.
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Democat ladies.
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weird
This must be your word for the day
Got it genius
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Right, January 6th was just hyperbole
Another great example. A few hundred unarmed people vs the million well-armed hydra of the government. Only in the movies kids.
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Here’s the NO list for Democrats:
white men without a useless college degree
Evangelical Christians (white people)
racists (white people)
Neo Nazis (white people)
Hayseeds (white people)
Rednecks (white people)
anyone with status anxiety
Cubans
Gun nuts
So Democrat tent is tiny.
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@WyIted
We are a big tent party. Drag queens are welcome. This is no longer the party of Neocons and social conservatives, despite us using rhetoric to appeal to them
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@Double_R
you have an incredibly childish view of how these things work.
Projection. I'm not the one defending and promoting hyperbolic government concepts and hyperbolic "dictator" characterizations.
You act like you have never been in the middle of a hyperbolic election cycle. Nearly every election in America claims it's "the most important one"
Hyperbole is a tradition and not actual reality. Stop pretending the show is real.
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@Double_R
that they might suddenly find themselves accidentally falling out of a window.
Or accidentally getting shot at a rally.
This also applies to Putin. (and Biden) Russia's oligarchy decides who comes and who goes.
And if you read the Bernie Sanders link, it works just like that in America too. (Bernie has 1st hand knowledge of how the oligarchs shoved him out of the way)
So yeah, you have a gross conceptualization error in how "dictatorships" exist. Both in Russia and America. The president may be able to appoint a few hundred people in government, but the government has millions of people with their own agendas. Too big to fail governments are essentially "dictator proof" for better or worse.
Basic civics taught most people that the founding fathers baked that into the cake long ago by making government large enough to encompass 3 separate branches. This was long before it turned into this massive hydra where Trump cannot hope to cut all the heads off. The guy who had the best shot at an actual dictatorship (FDR) still couldn't pull it off.
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@Best.Korea
And honestly, I don't give a crap about your stat making Trump look good with ranking 24th for infections to fatality rates.
We know now in 2024 that the lockdowns were bullshit and so were the vaccines when they said it would prevent infections. Trump was as bad as all the other lying politicians doing the same bad things. 2024 we know ventilators probably killed many thousands unnecessarily, but you can't blame all the politicians for doing the same bad things if you want to remain in your chosen cult.
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@Best.Korea
8th position isnt so good either,
Neither is lying for bad faith propaganda.
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@Best.Korea
So your cherry picked stat also proves you lied about usa being #2.
With usa ranking 24th on Infections to fatalities.
grats on the self-own?
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@Best.Korea
You linked year 2022, which is under Biden.
stop lying. The stats say AS OF...and when you look at total deaths it says 1 million. If you want to say that chart is 2022 alone, I'll take my victory lap saying Biden killed 1 million people in 2022 and call it a day
8th highest death rate
So your cherry picked stat also proves you lied about usa being #2.
With usa ranking 24th on Infections to fatalities.
grats on the self-own?
(cell phone?)
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@Best.Korea
That includes 2020. (says as of, not that year)
Unless you actually think 1 million people died in that one year, omg you just accidentally praised Trump again. STAHP!
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Answer directly. Does he or does he not?
I'll give you the chatgpt response since I don't think it would matter if I paraphrased the same answer in my own words.
I already linked to you Bernie Sander's answer to why Russia is run mainly by Oligarchs.
Vladimir Putin, despite his significant authority and influence, does not have complete control over Russia due to several factors inherent in the structure and dynamics of power in any large and complex society. Here are some reasons:
- Institutional Constraints: Although Putin has considerable influence over many state institutions, he does not have absolute control over all branches of government, regional authorities, or local administrations. Various institutions have their own interests, traditions, and degrees of autonomy.
- Economic Realities: The Russian economy is influenced by global markets, internal economic policies, and the actions of powerful business elites (oligarchs). While Putin can exert pressure, he cannot fully control economic forces or predict economic outcomes.
- Bureaucratic Fragmentation: The Russian bureaucracy is vast and often fragmented. Different agencies and ministries have their own interests and agendas, which can sometimes conflict with Putin's directives.
- Public Opinion and Social Dynamics: While the Russian government exerts significant control over media and public discourse, it cannot entirely suppress or control public opinion and social movements. Economic hardships, corruption, and social issues can lead to public dissatisfaction and unrest, which can limit Putin's ability to act unilaterally.
- International Influence and Sanctions: Russia is subject to international pressures, including sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and global economic trends. These external factors can limit Putin's options and influence domestic policy.
- Political Elites and Factions: Within the political elite, there are various factions with differing views and interests. Balancing these factions requires negotiation and compromise, which can limit unilateral decision-making.
- Legal Framework: Despite attempts to control the judiciary, the legal framework in Russia still imposes certain constraints. Legal challenges and bureaucratic red tape can slow down or alter the implementation of policies.
- Corruption and Patronage Networks: While these networks often work in Putin's favor, they also create a system where loyalty is bought rather than earned, leading to inefficiencies and limits on central control.
- Military and Security Forces: Although loyal, these forces have their own hierarchies and interests. Ensuring their loyalty often involves concessions and careful management, which can constrain absolute control.
Overall, Putin's power, while extensive, is mediated by a variety of institutional, economic, social, and international factors that prevent him from having absolute control over Russia.
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@Double_R
Andv what do you think those riots were all about?
Certainly wasn't about "self preservation." A lot of people died and got arrested before Kamala set them free again.
Again, your fairy tale belongs in a storybook, not a history book.
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@Best.Korea
I'm not falling for your lies Harry Sisson.
2nd? USA isn't even in the top 10 for deaths per million. It's 15th. @3,099.62
Bulgaria is #2 @5,376.25 deaths per million
Grats on praising Trump again (i guess)
"I tell them lies and they don't believe me. Then I tell them even more lies, and they don't believe me again. I promise them everything and give them nothing, and I fall for it every time."
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@WyIted
He is still in the fantasy land where old and fat people don't normally die from viruses.
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@Double_R
Once people become fearful they go into self preservation mode...
You obviously slept right through the entire summer of love/riots.
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@Double_R
Again what's your point? Russia is run by oligarchs, not one man. It's like you hear one thing, agree with it, and just go straight to fanfiction mode.
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@Double_R
Let's try this; do you deny that Trump has on multiple occasions, expressed admiration for various dictators specifically for how strongly they are able to rule over their country?
I can admire the movie "the little mermaid"
Doesn't mean it's possible to be a mermaid in America even with the help of RuPaul and plastic surgery
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@Double_R
Oligarchy, maybe. Dictatorship, impossible,
Russia is currently run by oligarchs, so what's your point?
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@FLRW
Who needs to remember anything when you can have the deep state remind you at any time why they are in power.
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@Best.Korea
You sound like a dallas cheerleader.
Or harry sisson. I can't tell.
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@Best.Korea
cool, so Trump is responsible for 11.6% of the debt. Not too shabby.
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@WyIted
They probably shot Trump for backing crypto
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@WyIted
The free market rewards responsible stewardship
Too big to fail only happens with corporate welfare.
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