@$ ... It's a gradual process. The same way the GOP is destroying our Democracy. ...

While I agree that the GOP destroying our Democracy is a gradual process.

But, I do not see a similar gradual process in these orange bracelets, nor have you explained that assertion.

So, what's yer got?

@#38 ... The real question is will Vlad bring Donnie's leash? ...

As of late, it does not seem to be Pres Putin's responsibility to bring Pres trump's leash.

As things seem to be playing out, Pres Trump will be offering the leash to his master.

@#37 ... Recall Helsinki? No US translators allowed. ...

Yup.

But why?

@#21

Typo alert...

Great stuff.bv

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Great stuff, btw.

Oops. :)

OK, the playlist here just switched to small jazz bands of olde.

Teddy Wilson, Art Tatum, yeah. Great stuff.bv

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@#2 ... a good step towards making The Handmaid's Tale reality. ...

And getting back to the subject of this thread ...

So it seems Sec Kennedy has not a clue of which he spouts.

Yeah, that seems to be the case.

@#35 ... True. Vlad and Lewzer will decide to whack Zelensky somewhere more convenient. ...

That does raise the question ...

Will details of their discussion be released?

When the Trump-Putin Summit happened in Helsinki years ago, the details of that summit were not released.

My guess is that those details may have shown Pres Putin saying, ~here's what I want you to do.~ And Pres Trump saying, ~Yes sir.~

But I may be wrong.

So, how much transparency will occur with this Alaska meeting?

@#16 ... Deep Purple - Child In Time ...

Great tune. Masterfully performed.

7nbsp

@#30 ... You've been around here a long time. Long enough that calling me an anti-vaxxer is hilarious. ...

Yeah.

So, I'm not the only one who noticed that TACO.

@#28 ... The Anti-Vaxxer two-step. Raise dubious, vague concerns then backtrack when confronted with specifics. ...

Huh?

Do try harder.

@#51 ... Most people here couldn't even find Armenia or Azerbaijan on a map by themselves. ...

OK, I will be up front and admit, that I would not be able to find Armenia or Azerbaijan on a map.

So, what's yer point?

@#11 ... Why the **** do you care what someone's opinion is?

What is the appeal of videos such as what came up when I clicked on the link?

Is it his looks...or is there entertainment value here? ...

Maybe, and just perhaps, that there may be some folk who listen to the words spoken and do not look at the optics or entertainment value?

@#8

I don't agree 100%, but more along the lines of 60-70% or so.

More from the article ...

... Hundreds of pregnant patients who gave birth at Trinity Health of New England and Hartford HealthCare over the last several months are leaving with their baby, a plethora of postpartum health warning signs, and an orange bracelet with the words "I gave birth" etched in big, chunky letters.

The bracelets are designed not only to raise awareness of potential postpartum health complications among health care providers, but also to empower patients to advocate for themselves and feel "heard," said Karen Beebe, perinatal nursing professional development specialist at the Women & Infants Center at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury.

"Birth is supposed to be a happy time," Beebe said. But, "there are these things that occur, and the more people that are aware and know about it, the better care we can give our perinatal population." ...

Yeah, Pres Trump may have a problem with the Black voters who have supported him in the past, but is that just an indication of a more widespread, I'll say, concern about his policies and actions among a wider pool of voters?

Asked differently, is Pres Trump screwing up big time?

Another fav tune of mine from the 70's ...

@#10 ... Men write the rules so they can continue to rule. ...

I agree with one change ...

The MAGA-owned GOP writes the rules so they can continue to rule.

@#7 ... Asymmetric warfare with a foe with a nearly unlimited budget and lots and lots of US LEO who are already compromised. ...

If the US law enforcement is going after those who break US laws, I am 100% in favor of that.

But, as the Trump admin has shown in the past, it seems to be quite careless regarding those it determines have broken laws.

For example, using tattoos, apparently most any tattoo. Stated differently, if your skin is non-white and you have tattoos, then you are a gang member to be deported.

So, give up on that asymmetric warfare BS, and just look at the actual happenings.

@#6

So, the Trump admin seemed to have violated the rental agreement for the trucks used.

From the cited article ...

... Additionally, Penske criticized federal agents for using their trucks in a prohibited manner.

"Penske strictly prohibits the transportation of people in the cargo area of its vehicles under any circumstances," the company said in a statement posted to social media.

"The company was not made aware that its trucks would be used in today's operation and did not authorize this.

Penske will reach out to [the Department of Homeland Security] and reinforce its policy to avoid improper use of its vehicles in the future." ...

... has done a "fantastic job" ...

So, she looks good on TV?

That, aside from unfettered adulation of Pres Trump, seems to be a job requirement for the Trump admin.