FACT IS, The prior military people in this anti-Trump ad, are totally aware that in every branch of the military, the members are already taught about questionaing and not following illegal orders is in their basic training.

#123 | POSTED BY MSGT

So what is wrong or treasonous about reminding them of their duty?

It's not like there are not plenty of good reasons to do so.

Has this been verified by at least 2 reliable sources?

No?

Then I agree.

It's a lie.

Billionaires shouldn't exist. Period.

#103 | POSTED BY WHATSLEFT

We should be so lucky. It's a great dream. But unfortunately that's not how capitalism works. However we could hold billionaires a little more accountable to the citizens who made it possible for them to become billionaires by taxing them appropriately. The citizens who consume their products are what make billionaires possible.

Screw the consumerism of Christmas. Business should learn to live without it.

POSTED BY WHATSLEFT

No children in your immediate family? I can see why.

Thanks for the advice Mr. Grinch.

I'm sure it will work out well.

For the children.

"standards for resolving the matter are well established,"

Standards? Standards?

The Presidents word is Law!

We don't need no stinking standards!

-Trumpy and the maga maroons.

It's perfectly reasonable that Obama just wants to live on the beach, and the fact that his grandchildren's grandchildren won't be able to isn't really part of the financial calculation.

#24 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

Or perhaps the Obama's know this maga nonsense won't last forever. Because the pendulum swings like the pendulum do.

It's obvious the real estate market is still ignoring the climate crisis
#13 | POSTED BY EBERLY

The insurance market certainly isn't "ignoring" it.

insurance companies are pulling back from high-risk areas due to climate change by limiting new policies, non-renewing existing ones, and raising premiums and deductibles.

This is a direct response to increased losses from climate-driven disasters like wildfires and hurricanes, which are making certain markets unprofitable and leading insurers to exit states like California and Florida.

That WILL affect real estate prices.

Let's not talk about Tehran.

Because it's a glaring example of what can happen.

Iran's president has stated that moving the capital from Tehran is an "obligation" due to a dire ecological crisis, which includes a severe water shortage and land subsidence caused by climate change and mismanagement. The city is sinking by up to 25 centimeters per year due to the over-pumping of aquifers to compensate for a lack of rainfall.

It's obvious the real estate market is still ignoring the climate crisis

#13 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Until it doesn't.

Climate experts disagree with you and indeed DO know how susceptible that property is.

Every home purchase is a risk. No matter where it is. The housing markets will decide what the house is worth in the future. Not you. Or the "climate experts".

Those same "climate experts" also agree it won't be a problem in his lifetime.

Much ado about nothing. As usual.

Re 10

Those answers are available.

Ask your AI those exact questions and tell us what it said.

I dare you.

Pretty harsh position to hit the Obamas with.

You were referring to Obama

I was referring to clueless maga morons like Fishpus.

Your explanation is "Seawall".

But the neighbor with the red hat on who also has a seawall is just ignorant?

Oh bringing the neighbors into the discussion now. The neighbors are also protected by the sea wall i presume.

Here's the thing. It has a sea wall. I do not know what else makes the property valuable to the Obama's and sustainable into the future. And neither do any of you.

But they are just as susceptible to climate change as anyone.

And you don't have to be near a coastline to feel its effects.

See Tehran for example.

Re #5 | POSTED BY EBERLY

There is no question that represents evidence that many folks (who have no clue or understanding of climate change and its effects) truly doubt the significance of climate change (based on maga lies and nonsense) despite their public position.

FTFY

How about because they're not worried their significant investment comes with any risk? Because that property isn't really vulnerable to a loss in value due to climate change

#6 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Because it has a sea wall?

If Peter Theil gave $15 million for Gavin Newsom's campaign for president..

Peter Theil already donated $60,000 to Gavin Newsom's previous campaign. And it will probably be held against him at a later date.

Political donations and maneuvers are complex and always changing and morphing depending on who is in power and your goals at the time.

Even if Theil donated $15 million I can still be suspicious of his motives. Especially since he has been advocating for the Russians lately. But I am sure Gavin would still take the money. If it meant giving him a political edge.

Geez, why in the heck would the Obamas buy a waterfront mansion??????

Because he can? Because it has its own sea wall? Who knows? I find it interesting that you care so much about the Obama's tho.

Yeah climate change is such a hoax.

Just ask any of 14 million residents of Tehran. Who all have to move now. Because of a "hoax". I bet that's so annoying.

"It's not the money. It's not the wealth of the donor"

Maybe ask yourself: How many poor people are there that are power players today?

Not many in Congress that's for sure.

Most members of Congress are significantly wealthier than the average American. In 2013, the "poorest" members still often had substantial assets, and the primary barrier is that working-class individuals rarely run for office in the first place.

but I think that she is sincere.

You can be sincere and still be a fool.

I have heard her speak. She is not a fool. She knows what she is doing.

And I am not impressed. Nothing but watered down maga BS. She is MAGA lite. So no. Not buying what she is selling. Thanks anyway!

I would still require two reliable sources to verify the validity of anything broadcast by CBS right now under her watch.

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans expect to slip into debt this holiday season..

I think this is a dumb premise for a story.

I would hazard to bet 1 in 3 Americans are already in debt. Maybe even 2/3.

From last Christmas. Or the one before it. Ot medical bills or whatever.

Especially if you have children.

You can't get ahead in America without going into some debt. Unless you are independently wealthy already.

If you have a mortgage then you have already "slipped into debt".

AI overview

Approximately 82% to 90% of Americans have some form of debt, with numbers varying slightly by study and how debt is defined. About 23% of Americans are debt-free, according to the Federal Reserve.

So in reality land only (approximately) 1/3 of Americans are currently debt free.

Doesn't matter what they say anymore.

It's probably a lie. Has anything Whiskey Pete has said about this been verified by independent sources?

NOTHING this administration says can be believed or trusted unless or until verified by at least two RELIABLE sources.

If Kelley declares for President now, does he get the same legal immunities MAGA said Trump had in 2022-2024?

#130 | POSTED BY ZED

Yes. Agreed but unfortunately it is a very trumpian thing to do. Unless he already was interested and wanted to run anyway. Not sure he is. Standing up to Trumpy and his hateful minions might be better option as Trumpy is so incompetent that the case will most likely collapse and disintegrate rapidly.

And as you pointed out I think the public will not support this kind of facist behavior in the end.

Another good (bad?) example of an illegal order is the non-judicial executions of Venezuelans.

Commanders could be held accountable in the future.

Ordering the planes to not turn around after the court ordered them to do so was an illegal order.

That is only one easy example.

The Justice Department said Tuesday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was the Trump administration official behind the decision not to comply with a federal judge's order to halt the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.

In a court filing, the Justice Department said administration officials conveyed U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's March 15 oral order to return alleged Venezuelan members of the Tren de Aragua gang to the United States, as well as the subsequent written order the same day that blocked the federal government from removing members subject to the Alien Enemies Act under President Donald Trump's invocation of the 18th century law.

The Department of Justice also argued that once the flights were in the air, they were a "military matter" outside the scope of the court's authority to stop.

If the military pilots were aware that the order was illegal they could be at risk of being prosecuted for following it.