The Straits are now a US Territory according to Diaper Don.... what a win for 'Murica!

Thanks, Trumpers!

What a milestone for your accomplishments.

This is right up there with losing a war of choice with Iran!

I just hope no one ever tells Bernie that 1Nut claims to have once been a supporter of his... I mean, at his age, that could cause a heart attack!

The article is a lengthy outlay of proposals and policies that a lot of Dems, left, progressive, and or moderate, could support.

Unless they are supposed former Bernie supporters who spend their time obfuscating for DJT.

"Poll after poll shows the same thing. The American people know that the current economic system is rigged. The very rich get richer, while working families struggle.

Today, while 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, the billionaire class has never ever had it so good.

We now have more income and wealth inequality than at any time in American history. The top 1% now own more wealth than the bottom 93% and one man, Elon Musk, owns more wealth than the bottom 50% of US households.

Not surprisingly, working families are tired of status quo politics and the same old, same old establishment policies that have failed them for years. They want change, real change " and are supporting progressive candidates who are fighting for that change."

more at the link from Bernie

= Because I'm not sure what "rwing white nationalist authoritarian leaders who are fearmongers on race and ethnicity, hired buy Oligarchs to frighten them into submission." you might be referring to. And what their agenda is. Explaining that would better help me understand your position, particularly in a global context.
MB

So.... I take it you somehow missed MAGA and Trumpism?

Lucky you!

BJ keeps ignoring that time when DJT's DOJ leaders testified under Oath that he kept ordering them to send a Letter to States saying it was legal for them to put his name on Electoral Ballots that Biden actually won... until they threatened to resign en masse because it wasn't legal at all.

That alone is evidence enough of what Trump is willing to do to stay in power.

1Nut tried to sign up... but he couldn't meet the height requirements for the rides. Also there were literacy test issues.

- I think there are dozens of models that the US could look at for inspiration. From my vantage point, there don't seem to be many people in the US interested in going that direction.
#45

Yes, including the ones we were discussing.

And people in the US have unfortunately recently decided to listen to rwing white nationalist authoritarian leaders who are fearmongers on race and ethnicity, hired buy Oligarchs to frighten them into submission.

As long as Money is Speech and Corporations are Super Citizens and Politicians are For Sale, the beatings will continue.

DJT is now just claiming the win.... posting a pic of the Straits circled as, 'US Territory'.

He grew a Norman Vincent Peale fanatic, and is still trying to speak any and everything he wants into existence.

non-coercive workplaces

MB

The opportunity to join the people who vote themselves the Happiest People in the World year after year after year... should at least be provided to the American people who just might decide that healthcare, edumacation (Bushism), actually livable, non-cohesive workplaces, family time, long vacations, and less corruption in their government is worth PAYING LESS than they are now while not having those things.

So, Gov of by and for the People rather than of by and for the Corporate Elite.

Flashback
Watch ZZ Top Perform Tush' at Band's Final Concert With Original Lineup
This July 18, 2021, gig in Louisville, Kentucky, marked the end of one of the single most enduring lineups in rock history

By Andy Greene

August 18, 2026

"During the Vietnam War draft, band members Tom Moore (keyboardist) and Don Summers (bass player) received low draft numbers and had to leave the group for military service.

Formation of the Trio: This disruption forced Gibbons to start fresh, eventually teaming up with Frank Beard and Dusty Hill to form ZZ Top." (AI)

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I remember hearing friends of those two members at the time talk about them being drafted... which was disturbing news for all kinds of reasons; them having to leave the band, and most of the rest of us possibly being next.

RIP Frank.

"In public, Beard consistently adopted a humble attitude towards his success. When ZZ Top were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, he said: "All I have to say is that most of my life has been a pleasant surprise, and so is this. Thank you."

Obligatory:

1NotPayingAttention...

A distinction sans any difference; he's not a 'dictator' as you claimed either way, legislation OR proposition.

Enforcer News vid

Alex,

H4e says he's going to retire back to China, where he'll be donating his DNA (and his (supposed) balls) to Chinese Security.

Ah, yes, Gavin the Dictator.... because he has a few handles to pull on legislation.

Your grasp of law, politics, and to be honest, reality itself, is modest at best.

And context? You haven't the first clue.

And you are a consistently poor liar:

"AI Overview

No, the United States generally does not have a higher standard of living per capita than Denmark and Norway when measuring overall quality of life, health, and economic security

While the U.S. has a massive economy, the Nordic model used by Norway and Denmark provides strong public services that reduce poverty and inequality."

- "Yes, by law because they have to."
Because they are ruled by dictators?

I can see where you might be confused about who writes and passes laws in democratic countries, Lol.

And VATs are offset by Benefits like year long+ birth holidays for parents, 6 week vacations, universal healthcare and education, and a dozen others.

- they have embraced social responsibility, along with capitalism.

Yes, by law because they have to.

- Ask a lower income earner what they would think about having to pay higher taxes, and be subject to a VAT.

When corporations paid a living wage in this country, that wouldn't have been a problem... and it wouldn't be a problem now if corporations are required to provide a living wage the kind of benefits they have in Nordic countries.

A Jury of his peers convicts Trump of sexual assault, and his Cult can't take the Verdict.

Truth is, they don't care that he's guilty.

Lying liars lie.

Problem is the Cult still believes him even when he proves he's lying.

"Board member Gini Magnuson said the gloves never came to the board as a vote or in a contract, but it does not absolve them of responsibility.

She further pointed to a press conference with the chief of police Friday where they stated they were testing out the gloves in schools.

"I personally am sickened to learn our schools have been used as a test bed for a new law enforcement technology," Magnuson said."

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So, kids as lab animals for testing electric shock gloves?

Nice job, Trumpers!

Adults can't experience unconditional love for one another?

That's a new one on me.

#137

So true. Specifically since the so-called 'New Atheists' treated 'faith' as a religious word only, which it never was. (per the second link in #136)

One can have faith in many things; one's family, one's friends, one's own abilities, and much more.

Does a person have faith in their spouse? Is that something that can be dissected in a science lab? Or does it require belief and trust based on repeated outcomes?