Who cares what the Fake Plastic Christian is disgusted by.

He worships at the alter of unbridled gluttony, hedonism, and the physical manifestation of profound inner corruption.

One can only hope there are pictures.

For hysterical , err historical purposes only.

With deportations up, it's no wonder that crime rates have fallen to historic lows across the country. Thanks to the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, we are making America safe again."

POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

And I bet you believe every stinkin lie in those two sentences.

Obama has deported more than any other president in 30 years.

Crime was already falling.

And Trumpy is making Americans less safe in the world . He can't even fly in his own plane out of fear of being assassinated.

"If this were a dictatorship, it would be a heck of a lot easier... just so long as I'm the dictator."

-GW Bush

How dare Trump order the use of lower cost proven technology.

Steam is not cheaper and it's not safer. Steam boilers are inherently dangerous and corrosive. And require more manpower and maintenance.

Navy leadership has consistently defended electromagnetic systems for providing smoother launches with less structural wear on aircraft and requiring fewer operators over time.

Though they probably won't even comment on it now. Which is probably wise.

But FFS, we should be able to feed our military.

Absolutely. At a bare minimum.

I remember when I literally sued the Marine Corps (request mast) because they were getting skimpy with the food on mid shifts (long story). And I got pissed late one night when I was refused seconds.

I figured the one thing they did owe us was good food and plenty of it.

Turns out they were taking the best stuff out the back and serving us the scraps.

Though it cost me dearly we fixed that ----. Took it all the way to a two star general before we resolved it. But the time I got to his desk I obviously had to "go through some things".

But it was worth it. We ALL ate well (steaks and second helpings and chocolate milk and even flowers in the tables!) after that and I was an unsung but happy and well fed hero.

Semper Fi

Re 1

What a freakin ----. It's a storm warning. Not a political statement.

You are not even in Hawaii. And yes people could die. If they don't heed the warnings.

WTF is wrong with you?

I love American politics its so full of hypocrisy.

#8 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

Yes. American politics is very messy and full of contradictions.

Welcome to American democracy Commie Spyboy Wannabe.

He must be in the pocket of "big steam catapult".

#10 | POSTED BY VISITOR_

It's more likely that he is somehow connected to the company that will make the necessary changes and that will profit from the decision. Let me guess without looking. He or someone in his crime family has stocks or just bought stock in the affected company or companies.

Mr President, tear down this tarp!

So, Barbara Bush, Melania Trump, Jill Biden learned how it all works?

Turns out anyone can be President.(see current President for further details) No experience required. Even convicted felons can become the Prez now. Insurrectionists? No problem.

And obviously not all First Ladies are created equal.

Hillary would NOT have had to learn the while on the job. She had extensive experience with how the government works. (Or doesn't) Unlike Trumpy. Who hasn't learned how to be a President yet. She would have walked right into the job have been an able to perform the duties of the President from Day One. And as a bonus? She knows history and has morals and integrity.

Then of course there is Michelle Obama.

Case closed.

Aircraft carrier's crew in ninth month at sea and has spent record 250 days consecutively without making land ...

"But not long enough!"
-Humpy Trumpy

Putin smiles.

#7 | POSTED BY MORRIS

And Jesus Wept.

The War Pigs have the Power.

Only the Weak Will Fail.

And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy My brothers. And you will know I am Trumpy, Lord of the Maggots when I lay My vengeance upon you!

"government support and subsidies helped jumpstart the industry"

Which is what I was referring to.

" structural cost advantages allow brands like BYD to price cars significantly lower than Western competitors"

Is the rest of the answer.

Yes. I failed to give a complete answer. And I'll even apologize for that if it makes you feel any better.

(Thanks SNOOFY for his input)

But are not the structural cost advantages (cost of batteries etc) the fault of the companies and our government not making adequate strategic decisions for the future of those companies??

Decisions which have now come back to bite them.

And who pays for that? The American Consumer.

Gratz America. You built that.

How many jobs are attached the failure of the domestic auto industry?

Same with any industry (banking in 2008) and the ripple effects of a failure.
#81 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Here a novel idea (that I don't expect you to agree with):

How about we "subsidize" the people who buy those cars and those houses.

Instead of the already wealthy CEOs who failed their companies?

You know the answer, and you know it's why the tariffs are bipartisan.

POSTED BY SITZKRIEG

Because the Chinese subsidizes their industries.

And because we cannot negotiate with them for a reasonable compromise.

But a %100 tariff? Yeah. Thats just fear.

Americans have always been concerned about competing on an equal playing field.

But a %100 tariff? Thats not even pretending to compete.

Mission Accomplished!

"I'm projecting my own belief onto you?"

Congratulations! You do still have functioning neuron or two!

But actually you were projecting it into everyone.

I was just the one who caught it and pointed it out.

Then you failed your polisci classes.

#79 | POSTED BY SITZKRIEG

Nope.

While it is not true socialism, it is "socialism for the rich".

I.E. "a bit socialist".

The state uses taxpayer money or central bank power to interfere in the market.

Private companies keep their profits during good times, but force the public to
absorb their losses during a crisis.

Aid goes to well-connected corporate elites rather than ordinary citizens.

Crony Capitalism

Or

"A bit socialist."

You can buy all the EVs you want, in the US, from non-American brands like Toyota, BMW, etc.

and you know that, but if there's daylight out, lets complain about stuff that doesn't exist.

#72 | POSTED BY SITZKRIEG

How long do you think we can protect our auto manufacturers from China and the world? They have already collapsed once. And we had to bail them out /subsidize them already. Are we to always subsidize them?

If all tariffs were removed (slowly if need be) to allow for a more fair market competition would not those (Toyota etc) prices come down too? Are auto industries always to be given some kind of guarantee by our government that they will always be supported and must always succeed? No matter how badly they perform in the market? That seems a bit socialistic to me.

But Oooh woe is me. And all my hateful lies!

You poor thing.....lie after lie.

#83 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Says the guy in denial of his own thoughts.

You gave it away. That's how YOU think. And so naturally you are projecting how YOU think onto others. It even has a name.

Mistaking how you think for how others think is the "false consensus effect".

It is a cognitive bias where people assume that their own beliefs, values, and habits are normal and shared by most other people.

Maybe YOU should seek help for that my friend.

And btw. I ignore most of your nonsense.

I only go in for the low hanging fruit.

I don't need you to agree with me about anything Beverly.

Now that we know how YOU think I do hope you can get someone to agree with you about something today so you can finally be happy.

It's not looking too look good for you so far.

World =would.

Thx Siri!