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...By the time that mid-terms are over, the people will have spoken. The House and Senate will be again in Dem hands. Trump will be on trial for high crimes against the Constitution. And no one will be able to shield him this time. Anyone complicit (his entire cabinet?) will testify against him to save their own thin hides. Macho man El Trumpo will probably show up to trial in a wheelchair, like an aging mafioso, with a shawl. He will plead non compos mentis. His family shamed and shunned.
I wish I could convince myself that it will all go down just that way. What would make it so much better would be if the Orange Doink gets put into a CAGE.
But TX and MO and some other States, in the hands of anti-democractic Repugnant fake-leadership, are already doing what can be done to sabotage any free and fair elections--- while at the same time prevaricating about it all, since STATES are in charge of elections. ("So, if TX wants to do X in the MIDDLE of the 10-year census cycle, why NOT?")
When people in power no longer behave in good faith, the constitutional system is doomed: just look at the fact that the Orange Sludge-Pile was impeached twice, and acquitted twice.
I certainly respect people's doubts. And my opinions are not meant to convince anyone.
Meanwhile, let's look at what FCC Chairman Carr is quoted as actually saying:
“I do think that again, we are in the midst of a massive shift in dynamics in the media ecosystem for lots of reasons, again, including the permission structure that President Trump’s election has provided,” the FCC chief said.
This statement is indicative of this administrations intent. And speaks directly to this administrations disregard for The Separation of Powers, another primary Constitutional directive. Top Federal courts will take a dim view of this blatant attempt to usurp their authority. It comes straight from a POTUS appointee, and directly references that his orders came from the top. And it says that this POTUS believes he has the power to give "permission" to what comedians (or anyone) can say over the public airwaves. As if they own the airwaves, and not the taxpaying public.
These people should have paid more attention to the warning that "your words will be used against you".
The court will also take issue with this statement, “They have a license granted by us at the FCC, and that comes with it an obligation to operate in the public interest,” Carr said. Here, they assert that they are the deciders of what constitutes public interest. Also, not in the Executive branches purview. Additionally, multiple prior SCOTUS precedents say that they are not to exercise "prior restraint". Very, very clearly!
In 2023 Carr posted on X that “censorship is the authoritarian’s dream". Even he knows that what they are doing is Constitutionally wrong. And is characterizing it as "censorship" and "authoritarianism".
Worst case scenario, Kimmel spoke loosely, making his words open to interpretation, assuming that the listener lives under a rock. And he would likely have issued a correction at the first opportunity. But, was never given that opportunity. Instead Brendan Carr, went on a conservative podcast and threatened Disney, which owns ABC, saying, “We can do this the easy way or the hard way."
Meanwhile, many mouthpieces, with big audiences, on the right continues to characterize the shooter as leftist, when he is registered as "unaffiliated". And his crime appears to be motivated by hate, not politics.
I have to consider that the shooter was in a romantic relationship with his "trans" roommate. That would apparently indicate left-leaning political sympathies. In any case, no one deserves to be assassinated. That won't stop me from wishing and hoping that some particular deaths happen sooner instead of later.
"I have to consider that the shooter was in a romantic relationship with his "trans" roommate. That would apparently indicate left-leaning political sympathies."
An interesting concept. It had never occurred to me that sexual preferences were influenced by political preferences. This would seem to suggest that no one on the right would consider any sexual aspect other than "straight".
Well, I guess that would agree with the stuff that we are being told by the current Federal administration.
@Old_Joe. @larryB. no judgments there, just seems to fit. I do know conservative gays. Bessent is gay. And gay is not trans. But I don't bet a MAGA-type male would be just fine romancing a would-be woman. Just seems to me. So, where were we....? https://logcabin.org/
@crash. Last week you pondered if a financial talker might be “trans”. Are you assuming her politics are “left leaning “ too? Seems to be on your mind. Folks who focus on trans” apparently indicate “ right leaning political sympathies.
Look- does anyone really think that "trans", "gay" or any of the ever-multiplying permutations of sexual identity are anything new? That all of this just happened in the last ten years?
Let's get real. All of this stuff has been with us since the beginning of the human race, and I have no problem understanding and recognizing that. Obviously these various sexual inclinations and variations have managed to survive for thousands of years without becoming day-after-day screaming headlines about "discrimination" and "entitlement".
What I definitely do not appreciate is that the "woke" left has been shouting at me and trying to stuff down my throat that all of these sexual variations are somehow "special" and somehow entitled to influence and steer the fortunes of the Democratic party, and be entitled to some sort of special treatment in the general societal order. And yes, I do blame this far-left crap for stimulating much of the far-right reaction which has helped to land the Democratic party where we are today.
So just shut up, get along, and do whatever you need to do medically to make the best of the situation. I don't need constant parades with flags celebrating sixteen varieties of sexual preference. Just do what you what you want to and need to, and do it reasonably quietly.
And yes, I will vote for Pete Buttigieg if I'm given a chance to.
Since everyone is taxed by governments, governments should afford equal rights, opportunities, representation, voting rights, etc. to everyone. Sex, race, orientation, religion etc. have nothing to do with the "who" pays taxes and should have nothing to do with "who" has access to government services that spend those taxes. Arrest and prosecution, likewise, should be benign to factors classifying the accused.
Not a good week for the country, democracy or for Trump's border Czar Tom Homan, either.
The cat is out of the bag that he accepted a $50K bag of cash in exchange for favors from Trump to "business executives" in an FBI sting operation. The prosecution was shut down by Trump's DOJ. An indefensible act of corruption on the part of Trump, Homan and Bondi, among others.
These buffoons keep stepping in it.
From now on, wherever Homan makes a purchase, he should be asked, "Will you be paying in cash?"
"... I don't need constant parades with flags celebrating sixteen varieties of sexual preference. ...
To me, parades are like TV shows, radio shows, hip-hop concerts or pickleball. As long as I can choose not to attend, watch or participate, I couldn't care less. And most simply bore me.
Not a good week for the country, democracy or for Trump's border Czar Tom Homan, either.
The cat is out of the bag that he accepted a $50K bag of cash in exchange for favors from Trump to "business executives" in an FBI sting operation. The prosecution was shut down by Trump's DOJ. An indefensible act of corruption on the part of Trump, Homan and Bondi, among others.
These buffoons keep stepping in it.
From now on, wherever Homan makes a purchase, he should be asked, "Will you be paying in cash?"
I did not see that reported. Thanks for the news. Where did you get the information? Agreed, they are all criminal scum. The Orange regime is a criminal tong. EDIT TO ADD: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/20/tom-homan-undercover-fbi-agents "...Four sources familiar with the matter told MSNBC that multiple federal officials believed they had a solid criminal case against Homan for conspiracy to commit bribery. However, since Homan was not a public official at the time he accepted the money and Trump had not yet become president, his actions did not meet the criteria for a standard bribery charge.
Officials eventually decided to continue monitoring Homan once he joined Trump’s second presidential administration. MSNBC reports that officials had been looking at four potential criminal charges including conspiracy, bribery and two kinds of fraud, before Trump’s new justice department shut down the investigation..."
"Economists observe that heavy truck sales often begin falling ahead of recessions. For example, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis data [1] shows noticeable declines in truck sales in the lead-up to past recessions, including during the 2008 crisis."
Ya, tricked-out, expensive heavy trucks. Anytime I see a commercial, with the automatic false presentation of the actual cost--- I marvel that anyone would purchase one. Those things are advertised now featuring SIX year loans, or else a (bit) cheaper LEASE price is highlighted and boldfaced, to entice would-be buyers. I see that stuff even here. NOBODY on Oahu needs that crap.
I'm pretty certain that they are talking commercial trucks, the one's that actually delivery stuff. But yeah on the use of huge trucks for personal transport.
The wife has a compact SUV, perfect for her as she has a penchant for hitting curbs. My choice is AWD performance sedans. I did own a few SUVs, but not really a fan of lumbering vehicles.
Family SUVs are getting lower and lower, and are mainly unibody now. They are more akin to station wagons than trucks at this point.
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I wish I could convince myself that it will all go down just that way. What would make it so much better would be if the Orange Doink gets put into a CAGE.
But TX and MO and some other States, in the hands of anti-democractic Repugnant fake-leadership, are already doing what can be done to sabotage any free and fair elections--- while at the same time prevaricating about it all, since STATES are in charge of elections. ("So, if TX wants to do X in the MIDDLE of the 10-year census cycle, why NOT?")
When people in power no longer behave in good faith, the constitutional system is doomed: just look at the fact that the Orange Sludge-Pile was impeached twice, and acquitted twice.
Meanwhile, let's look at what FCC Chairman Carr is quoted as actually saying:
“I do think that again, we are in the midst of a massive shift in dynamics in the media ecosystem for lots of reasons, again, including the permission structure that President Trump’s election has provided,” the FCC chief said.
This statement is indicative of this administrations intent. And speaks directly to this administrations disregard for The Separation of Powers, another primary Constitutional directive. Top Federal courts will take a dim view of this blatant attempt to usurp their authority. It comes straight from a POTUS appointee, and directly references that his orders came from the top. And it says that this POTUS believes he has the power to give "permission" to what comedians (or anyone) can say over the public airwaves. As if they own the airwaves, and not the taxpaying public.
These people should have paid more attention to the warning that "your words will be used against you".
The court will also take issue with this statement, “They have a license granted by us at the FCC, and that comes with it an obligation to operate in the public interest,” Carr said. Here, they assert that they are the deciders of what constitutes public interest. Also, not in the Executive branches purview. Additionally, multiple prior SCOTUS precedents say that they are not to exercise "prior restraint". Very, very clearly!
In 2023 Carr posted on X that “censorship is the authoritarian’s dream". Even he knows that what they are doing is Constitutionally wrong. And is characterizing it as "censorship" and "authoritarianism".
Worst case scenario, Kimmel spoke loosely, making his words open to interpretation, assuming that the listener lives under a rock. And he would likely have issued a correction at the first opportunity. But, was never given that opportunity. Instead Brendan Carr, went on a conservative podcast and threatened Disney, which owns ABC, saying, “We can do this the easy way or the hard way."
Meanwhile, many mouthpieces, with big audiences, on the right continues to characterize the shooter as leftist, when he is registered as "unaffiliated". And his crime appears to be motivated by hate, not politics.
An interesting concept. It had never occurred to me that sexual preferences were influenced by political preferences. This would seem to suggest that no one on the right would consider any sexual aspect other than "straight".
Well, I guess that would agree with the stuff that we are being told by the current Federal administration.
https://logcabin.org/
Look- does anyone really think that "trans", "gay" or any of the ever-multiplying permutations of sexual identity are anything new? That all of this just happened in the last ten years?
Let's get real. All of this stuff has been with us since the beginning of the human race, and I have no problem understanding and recognizing that. Obviously these various sexual inclinations and variations have managed to survive for thousands of years without becoming day-after-day screaming headlines about "discrimination" and "entitlement".
What I definitely do not appreciate is that the "woke" left has been shouting at me and trying to stuff down my throat that all of these sexual variations are somehow "special" and somehow entitled to influence and steer the fortunes of the Democratic party, and be entitled to some sort of special treatment in the general societal order. And yes, I do blame this far-left crap for stimulating much of the far-right reaction which has helped to land the Democratic party where we are today.
So just shut up, get along, and do whatever you need to do medically to make the best of the situation. I don't need constant parades with flags celebrating sixteen varieties of sexual preference. Just do what you what you want to and need to, and do it reasonably quietly.
And yes, I will vote for Pete Buttigieg if I'm given a chance to.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
The cat is out of the bag that he accepted a $50K bag of cash in exchange for favors from Trump to "business executives" in an FBI sting operation. The prosecution was shut down by Trump's DOJ. An indefensible act of corruption on the part of Trump, Homan and Bondi, among others.
These buffoons keep stepping in it.
From now on, wherever Homan makes a purchase, he should be asked, "Will you be paying in cash?"
EDIT TO ADD:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/20/tom-homan-undercover-fbi-agents
"...Four sources familiar with the matter told MSNBC that multiple federal officials believed they had a solid criminal case against Homan for conspiracy to commit bribery. However, since Homan was not a public official at the time he accepted the money and Trump had not yet become president, his actions did not meet the criteria for a standard bribery charge.
Officials eventually decided to continue monitoring Homan once he joined Trump’s second presidential administration. MSNBC reports that officials had been looking at four potential criminal charges including conspiracy, bribery and two kinds of fraud, before Trump’s new justice department shut down the investigation..."
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-heavy-truck-sales-plunged-210000668.html
"Economists observe that heavy truck sales often begin falling ahead of recessions. For example, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis data [1] shows noticeable declines in truck sales in the lead-up to past recessions, including during the 2008 crisis."
The wife has a compact SUV, perfect for her as she has a penchant for hitting curbs. My choice is AWD performance sedans. I did own a few SUVs, but not really a fan of lumbering vehicles.
Family SUVs are getting lower and lower, and are mainly unibody now. They are more akin to station wagons than trucks at this point.
@JD_co Good one!