Purely Politics

Discussion in 'Sun City General Discussions' started by FYI, Aug 18, 2024.

  1. Josie P

    Josie P Well-Known Member

  2. Geoffrey de Villehardouin

    Geoffrey de Villehardouin Well-Known Member

    Actually I have no problem with it. What is happening with the Evangelical Jesus is that during his first term he was bemoan8ng the fact that no people from Nordic countries like Norway (specifically mentioned) were emigrating to the U S but a lot of “those people” basically non white. The citizens of the Nordic countries stated they were happy where they were as they had good jobs with a good life work balance. They also cited a month’s vacation every year even for new hires, 6 month paid leave for maternity, family issues, illness, excellent healthcare, excellent roads and other social services. Although they conceded that their taxes were high, they felt they received much in return. The United States couldn’t match this, so why move? Consequently this dropped off his radar until now with a large amount of immigrants that are not white who want to live here. Now he is back in full racist xenophobic mode over the 14th Amendment. He can’t do anything about this with an Executive Order. It would have to be repealed and good luck with that.

    Have you notice the declining birth rate in the major industrialized countries like ours? Only immigration will save us like since 1650. You have a problem with that?
     
  3. FYI

    FYI Well-Known Member

    I believe he can although it would only be temporary. It really needs to be adjudicated thru the Supreme Court and now that we have a conservative court, who knows?

    I don't think it needs to be repealed, it just needs its true interpretation and intent.

    It's all about being "subject to the jurisdiction." A child takes on the citizenship of the father and that can't be taken away from them just because they were born in a different country.
     
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  4. Janet Curry

    Janet Curry Well-Known Member

    It sounds like we should all be immigrating to Norway since everything is so wonderful there!
     
  5. Geoffrey de Villehardouin

    Geoffrey de Villehardouin Well-Known Member

    Same goes for Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands. I like the Dutch and their culture, of course I have friends who live there. They find me not your normal American as I try to learn the culture and respect it, learning the langauge is a bit difficult as I studied German in high and college and both tongues have similarities. At times I think in German which upsets me as I am sensitive to their feelings about Germans (not good because of WWII). They do respect my effort though even if I make unintentional mistakes.
     
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  6. Josie P

    Josie P Well-Known Member

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  7. Geoffrey de Villehardouin

    Geoffrey de Villehardouin Well-Known Member

    Yeah, this clown did the same thing in 2016 and never spent any of the money, except for a small portion. Only a few of the promised jobs materialized. Another non existent victory for an incompetent person.
     
  8. Josie P

    Josie P Well-Known Member

    Woah! Antony Blinken final press conference is very entertaining! MSM not holding back.
     
  9. Geoffrey de Villehardouin

    Geoffrey de Villehardouin Well-Known Member

  10. Josie P

    Josie P Well-Known Member

    Glad you enjoyed it. I think you read a lot of things that exist in your mind only.
     
  11. Geoffrey de Villehardouin

    Geoffrey de Villehardouin Well-Known Member

    The cease fire in the Middle East is the result of 18 months of hard work behind the scenes by Blinken. You and Tom wouldn’t know that because you watch the propaganda networks or dopey stuff you find on the internet. I read a myriad of different sources such as Foreign Affairs which has many articles on different parts of the world by professional diplomats, academics, foreign policy consultants, generally a lot smarter than me who give me perspectives I didn’t have. It also reviews books on scholarly works. This is one subscription I have had for years and love it. I scan several news sites each day as well as CNBC for business news and to review various financial areas. A tip for people going to Europe this summer, start buying Euros as they are extremely cheap compared to the dollar, close to parity.

    I also subscribe to Archeology magazine as I have been fascinated since I first saw the mummies in the Field Museum when I was about nine. I took a course on the subject while at uni and the class worked at Cahokia Mounds several weekends with others in the class.

    Keeping with my other interests, I admit I receive Bon Appetit, subscribe to Cook’s Country on the internet and use Food Network to hone my cooking skills. I also watch some of the food shows on channel 8 on weekends when staying with the SO.
     
  12. Josie P

    Josie P Well-Known Member

    Dude. Breaking news. Hamas screwed up and it's on hold
     
  13. FYI

    FYI Well-Known Member

    Truth be known Dave, it's been over a year since Hamas attacked that music festival, killed people and took hostages. The reason a cease fire and the returning of the hostages hasn't taken place is because, first of all, the Biden administration was seen as being a bunch of weak wimps with no backbone, and all they did was interfere with Israel's ability to finish their fight and jerked them around several times as to whether they would supply Israel with more military aid.

    This should have and could been concluded a long time ago if the Biden administration was respected and had shown any strength. Hamas knows that Trump is an unpredictable force and doesn't telescope what his next move may be.

    The unfortunate situation that I fear will finally be revealed is that there are probably very few hostages still alive, and that's one of the reasons the negotiations have stalled. Hamas probably no longer has anything to negotiate with and once Netanyahu discovers that, he will flatten Palestine with no fear of any repercussions from Biden.

    You know I speak the truth but your TDS just won't allow your brain to accept the truth!
     
  14. carptrash

    carptrash Well-Known Member

    I spent a great day at Cahokia and I notice that one of my pictures is still at the wikipedia article. I've had some interesting moments at the Field Museum in regards to their Malvina Hoffman sculpture collection. Details upon request, best told over a six pack. Or two.
     
  15. carptrash

    carptrash Well-Known Member

    https://lawyersnorway.eu/immigrate-to-norway-from-usa/
    I have a cousin who lives there and loves it. She has an advantage over most of us in that her father was a diplomat posted there and she lived there for a number of years as a youngster so was better equipped to deal with the language issue.
     
  16. Geoffrey de Villehardouin

    Geoffrey de Villehardouin Well-Known Member

    You can come and visit my library any time if you think I am a fraud, but I do not loan out books, albums, CDs or DVDs as I never have them returned. Only exceptions are my SO, my VISTA buddy in WI and my VISTA buddy in Chi-town. We have known each other for almost 53 years. They and their wives are my legal counsel except for Probate and Estates and Trusts as they all admitted they only knew enough to pass the bar exam.
     
  17. carptrash

    carptrash Well-Known Member

    I realize that you are not talking to me but I have the same rules for my materials. But I am currently looking for songs that include the drummer Jim Gordon on them. I have quite a few but am looking for more. Interested?
     
  18. Josie P

    Josie P Well-Known Member

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  19. carptrash

    carptrash Well-Known Member

    Who was pardoned after he "KILLED 3 FBI agents?"
     
  20. Josie P

    Josie P Well-Known Member

    Well get the bamboo shoots for under my fingernails. I made a boo boo. should have said commutes sentence and it was 2. He gets to go home now. 2nd link above. Will you comment on pardent for all family members?
     
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