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kickingandscreaming
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Is English your first language?
whatithink
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Yes, but apparently not yours.
kickingandscreaming
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I mean, for variety of corruption, the prior administration wasAMAZING.
Fair points. I see the continued support of Ukraine in trade for the rare minerals as a separate issue from a settlement between Ukraine and Russia. However, Ukraine probably doesn't see it that way and it will likely influence its negotiations.
To your initial comment, the problem is we go from one extreme to the other. We've gone from a do nothing President (either out of competency and/or choice) to a scorched earth President. The citizens end up losing in the battle between Democrats and Republicans trying to beat each other. IMO, (which is supported by polling) its the Democrats that have become more "extreme". Republican's have become less right and Democrats more left.
Democrats' Identification as Liberal Now 54%, a New High
Americans' ideological views didn't change in 2022, but liberal identification among Democrats hit a new high, at 54%.
news.gallup.com
kickingandscreaming
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I wonder how this is going to work out?
It takes two fences to know oneFair points. I see the continued support of Ukraine in trade for the rare minerals as a separate issue from a settlement between Ukraine and Russia. However, Ukraine probably doesn't see it that way and it will likely influence its negotiations.
To your initial comment, the problem is we go from one extreme to the other. We've gone from a do nothing President (either out of competency and/or choice) to a scorched earth President. The citizens end up losing in the battle between Democrats and Republicans trying to beat each other. IMO, (which is supported by polling) its the Democrats that have become more "extreme". Republican's have become less right and Democrats more left.
Democrats' Identification as Liberal Now 54%, a New High
Americans' ideological views didn't change in 2022, but liberal identification among Democrats hit a new high, at 54%.
Here's the other thing. Trump talks a lot of shit when he's behind the bully pulpit. He was critical of Putin only 30 days ago.
However, when he speaks directly to that person he is more diplomatic (or more of a pussy). He's spoken directly to Putin, I suspect when he speaks directly to Zelensky he will have nicer things to say and report.
kickingandscreaming
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True. Also, it wasn’t long ago at all that RFK Jr, Gabbard and Musk were democrats. That’s a big pull to the left for Republicans. But, the “linear” left and right scale is a simplification that doesn’t really capture the idea that interventionism used to be a pillar of the right. Not so anymore. The Neocons and left are the primary supporters of this now. The only thing that makes sense to me is the left is able to use the money pits to skim off funds for their efforts to bring in future voters.Fair points. I see the continued support of Ukraine in trade for the rare minerals as a separate issue from a settlement between Ukraine and Russia. However, Ukraine probably doesn't see it that way and it will likely influence its negotiations.
To your initial comment, the problem is we go from one extreme to the other. We've gone from a do nothing President (either out of competency and/or choice) to a scorched earth President. The citizens end up losing in the battle between Democrats and Republicans trying to beat each other. IMO, (which is supported by polling) its the Democrats that have become more "extreme". Republican's have become less right and Democrats more left.
Democrats' Identification as Liberal Now 54%, a New High
Americans' ideological views didn't change in 2022, but liberal identification among Democrats hit a new high, at 54%.
kickingandscreaming
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Like a good neighbor, Hamas is there. Not sure how you live next to this when you are Israel.
kickingandscreaming
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I shouldn’t neglect increasing personal wealth as a motivation. There appears to be a lot of that among members of congress.
It would be interesting to see a breakdown of notable politicians and if they earned the bulk of their net worth prior to or after becoming elected to office. Civil service seems more service like and honorable when your not relying on your elected position for your livelihood.
kickingandscreaming
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Show me a man who gets rich by being a politician, and I’ll show you a crook.
- Harry Truman
It may be hard to prove if money is laundered through book deals, speaking deals, art sales, non-profits, etc. I’d be surprised if there isn’t some solid evidence out there. Greed tends to make people careless.
"...mediator..."
T started his "mediation" by proposing to give Russia everything they have been asking for for years.
Hüsker Dü
DA
Then they’ll need someone else.
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