Lamp,

No...I don't know how Trump's actions will play out in the long run.

And honestly, that's the only timeframe that matters.

What worries me is this. For decades, America has been making short term decisions and then acting surprised when long term consequences show up.

I don't pin that on one person. Both parties have had their turn, and both have contributed. Yet neither side ever owns anything. They just point their fingers at each other.

Tariffs? They sounded tough, but in practice they've backfired more than they've helped.

As for Iran, that situation shifts with every move, and anyone claiming certainty is guessing. We'll have to see what Trump does next.

The economy? It feels like "cross your fingers and hope," which isn't a strategy.

Bottom line. Keep yourself out of debt.

If someone has absolute certainty about where this is heading, I'd genuinely like to hear it instead of the usual anti-Trump talking points.

Lamp,

Whataboutism....the only play liberals have anymore.

Did I read Corky is a moderator?

That explains a lot.

Donner,

I guess you didn't bother to read my post saying to hell with whataboutism. I don't play that game and don't play it with me.

I don't need to.

Donner,

"Kimmel joked about Melania being a widow.
There are many ways to die without being assassinated dumass."

If you don't see this as suggesting a Trump assassination, you are an ignorant fool with manure for brains.

I'm not saying it was a call for someone to kill him. It's too cleverly worded to fall into that category.

It was, however, suggesting it might happen given the number of times its been tried and Kirk haven't successfully been shot and killed.

I wasn't born yesterday.

His joke was inappropriate regardless how to want to look at it.

No one tells me what to think.

And surely not the idiot liberals who make up this site.

Of course people will follow up with whataboutism.

What about Trump said this or that?

That's not the topic.

Obviously there is a lot of hate directed toward Trump right now. It's pretty foolish to make jokes on a television program about killing the President.

After Kimmel made his joke, since things didn't turn bad, it's easy to say no harm done and laugh it off.

However, if the President had been assassinated you can be sure Kimmel would be experiencing a lot different response from the public and the government. It would be much harder to laugh it off and defend Kimmel.

My point is this. Its not that what Kimmel said is no big deal. It's just nothing bad happened.

His joke was inappropriate.

Db,

After what Kash Patel went through to research his book, being Director must have scared some people.

DB,

"Why would you say, "He's not as dumb as people might think"?"

I was referring to the people here who run him down.

I read that book and it was very good.

Kash Patel was the perfect choice for FBI Director.

I don't think he's dumb. I was mocking those who do.

DB,

Where is Boaz?

Snoofy,

Trolls gotta troll.

I could explain myself if I felt like going on and on and on....

I stand where I am.

Snoofy,

Nah..

Snoofy,

It's pretty difficult to discuss opinions with trolls.

They attack, insult, and are looking for comebacks instead of seeing the point of what you wrote.

Snoofy,

I'm absolutely not getting into that.

Snoofy,

"You say with respect to the Epstein Files, it is not our place to intervene in the affairs of other nations."

You have it wrong. This isn't about intervening in other nations. It's about exposing individuals who happen to belong to them.

I didn't make a declaration. I raised a question. Is it wise to expose people we may need to work with in the future?

Is it America's responsibility to police the world by exposing everyone whose values differ from ours?

And comparing that to Israel doesn't work.

The Iranian conflict is about government policy and state sponsored actions, not personal conduct.

I am helping the wife clean the house.

Over and out.

Snoofy,

"BillJohnson thinks the war is 100% justified because What if Iran gets a nuclear weapon?'"

If you're going to talk about me, at least get it right.

Preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is a reason to stop them. However, it's not what makes this conflict 100% justified.

What makes it justified is that the Iranian regime has openly and repeatedly called for the destruction of Israel and continues to support groups that carry out attacks killing Jews.

That's not hypothetical.

That's their stated policy and proven by action.

Clown,

"He repeats everything Trump says."

I want to clear up something.

I do not listen to his speeches. I don't read his tweets or whatever he does.

If anything, he repeats things I have said. Oddly, our views are similar in some ways.

Trump does not influence my thinking. I am very much my own person and come to many conclusions on my own.

While Trump is in office I want him addressing problems concerning our country and its citizens.

All this other stuff is a distraction.

My seemingly lack of interest in Trump's personal issues is because I think he needs to be taking care of the countries business.

All this other stuff such as Epstein is just what some liberals think is the most serious problems facing this world and are obsessed with implicating Trump.

Dan,

"Besides the court findings, the paid-off women. the two dozen accusers, the 38,000 mentions, and the porn star Trump was banging right after his wife gave birth???
For God sakes, man, that's already A ZILLION TIMES MORE evidence than you've EVER posted supporting your cockamamie ballot-theft claims."

I've heard all about Trump's scandals and allegations.

What does this have to do with Epstein?

What has Trump actually been charged with in relation to Epstein?

What proof are you relying on?

Dan,

I want to see early voting in states where it is needed.

That would eliminate any claims of voter suppression.

The only thing is the voter has to put out the effort to get registered and learn where the voting precinct is located.

If you qualify you can obtain an absentee ballot and mail it.

It's not a perfect system but the voter has to take responsibility for themselves if they want their vote counted.

And there has to be systems and protocols to insure accuracy.

Dan,

"You seem to have a real problem ignoring clear proof"

What or where is the "clear proof"?

The recent Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's black majority congressional district raises real questions about how courts may view Virginia's redistricting.

If it can be shown that race was the predominant factor in drawing Virginia's lines, that could open the door for a legal challenge.

Any ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court would likely be appealed, putting the issue in front of the US Supreme Court where the justices are increasingly evaluating how race is used in map drawing.

Bottomline, redistricting is going to be more tightly scrutinized where states may find their maps tested if race appears to be too heavy of a factor used to redraw maps.

Corky,

Regarding #21.

Trump has his hands full running a country and dealing with America's enemies.

Do you really think that stuff is so important to deal with right now?

You probably do because you are so shallow minded.

Lamp,

"If someone breaks the law, that person should face justice."

Someone's name being on a list doesn't prove a thing.

Redial,

Not enough available information. I live in Virginia.

I think people are predicting what they hope will happen.