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3 Jan 2024 6:19 pm in No Holds Barred Political Forum
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The potential candidacy of former President Donald Trump for the White House is currently under scrutiny, awaiting a decisive ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. This legal predicament stems from Trump's appeal of a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that deemed him ineligible for the presidency due to a violation of a rarely invoked constitutional prohibition related to engaging in insurrection. A parallel appeal was made in Maine, where the Democratic secretary of state also declared Trump ineligible. However, it is the Colorado appeal that carries greater significance.

This legal battle centers around Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868 with the intent of preventing Confederates from reclaiming governmental positions. Remarkably, the U.S. Supreme Court has never previously adjudicated on the specifics of Section 3. The outcome of this case in Colorado holds far-reaching implications, as any decision made by the Supreme Court will not only affect the state of Colorado but will set a precedent applicable to all 50 states, including Maine.

As the legal proceedings unfold, Trump's name remains on the ballot in both states, emphasizing the critical nature of these appeals and their potential impact on the nation's political landscape.
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3 Jan 2024 6:23 pm
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, leading a delegation of around 60 Republicans, visited the Mexican border to press for strict immigration policies in exchange for supporting President Biden's $110 billion emergency funding for Ukraine. Johnson expressed skepticism about endorsing any bipartisan compromise.

The visit to Eagle Pass, Texas, coincided with Senate negotiations on border policies crucial for securing Senate GOP support for Biden's funding package. Johnson reiterated his commitment to H.R. 2, a House Republican bill mirroring Trump-era immigration policies.

As illegal crossings exceeded 10,000 last month, Eagle Pass played a central role in Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star. The GOP labeled their border trip the largest congressional visit ever, emphasizing the urgency of border security.

Johnson hinted at using the looming government funding deadline as leverage, emphasizing the need to secure the border before addressing other issues. Biden, recognizing the migrant challenge, expressed willingness to compromise, but the administration criticized the Republican trip as a political move.

House Republicans initiated impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, adding complexity to the debate. Border resources strained in December, leading to closures, but crossings eased during the holidays. Negotiations in the Senate focus on asylum protocols, border enforcement, and contingency measures.

With Ukraine's defense needs pressing, bipartisan agreement becomes crucial. The Pentagon announced potential military aid for Ukraine, contingent on Congress approving Biden's funding request. As Russia escalates attacks, the border debate intertwines with broader geopolitical considerations, shaping the outcome of negotiations on multiple fronts.
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3 Jan 2024 6:26 pm
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President Joe Biden launches the campaign year by invoking the Revolutionary War to commemorate the third anniversary of the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection and visiting the South Carolina church where a white gunman massacred Black parishioners. He aims to underscore the gravity of an election he contends could determine the fate of American democracy.

Biden's itinerary includes a visit to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, near where George Washington and the Continental Army endured a harsh winter almost 250 years ago. There, he will condemn former President Donald Trump for the riot instigated by his supporters who stormed the Capitol, attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Following this, Biden plans to visit Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, the site of a June 2015 white supremacist attack that claimed nine lives.

Initiating 2024 with a focus on the nation's darkest moments, rather than a positive affirmation of his record, aims to clarify the stakes of November's election. Biden intends to portray Trump as a significant threat to the nation's founding principles, asserting that a second term for the former president could undermine U.S. democracy.

The Biden reelection campaign emphasizes the critical nature of this election, running it as if the fate of democracy hinges on the outcome. Trump, facing numerous criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, argues that Biden and top Democrats are also undermining democracy through legal maneuvers.

Biden's use of personal grief and national traumas as a political narrative, often turning them into calls for action, remains a distinctive feature of his approach. Tragedies in Biden's life, from a 1972 car crash that claimed his first wife and infant daughter to his son Beau's death in 2015, have shaped his political journey.

In contrast to his promise to heal the nation's soul in 2020, Biden will now emphasize the existential threats posed by Trump and his "Make America Great Again" supporters. The campaign highlights instances where Trump echoed Hitler's rhetoric and joked about seeking dictatorship.

Biden's team contends that even if another Republican secures the GOP nomination, the victor would align closely with Trump, resulting in minimal change in campaign themes.

A majority of Americans express concerns about the future of democracy in the upcoming election, with differing views along party lines on the perceived threats.

Biden recently had lunch with historians and scholars to discuss ongoing threats to democracy, and his campaign plans to be "out in full force" to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, linking abortion access and democracy in the upcoming election. This strategy builds on Biden's warnings about Trump and "MAGA extremists," contributing to Democrats' success in the 2022 midterms.
 
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In ongoing developments on Wednesday, reports indicate continued airstrikes in Gaza and "intense ground battles" between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters in central refugee camps, resulting in numerous casualties.

On Tuesday, airstrikes and missiles targeted residential and public buildings, including Al-Amal hospital in Khan Younis, where five people, including a five-day-old baby, were reportedly killed.

Expressing outrage at the attacks, Gemma Connell, a team leader from the UN aid coordination office OCHA, emphasized in a video that "no child in the world should be killed, let alone one sheltering under the emblem of a humanitarian organization."

Connell noted that the hospital, clearly marked with the Palestinian Red Crescent logo, housed around 14,000 people, condemning the shelling as a violation of international humanitarian law. UN health agency chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus deplored the strikes, describing them as "unconscionable" and urging an immediate ceasefire.

As international calls for a halt to hostilities persist, Tedros highlighted the dire situation in Gaza, with the health system already strained, hindering efforts to save lives. The Al-Amal hospital, a supposed safe space, suffered extensive damage in the attacks.

The UN aid coordination office OCHA's latest update outlined heavy Israeli bombardment across Gaza on Tuesday, with ongoing clashes on the ground and continued rocket fire into Israel by Palestinian armed forces.

Reports also indicated clashes in the southern town of Khan Younis and heavy strikes in Gaza city. Palestinians, following Israeli orders to relocate from northern Gaza, faced multiple fatalities in the newly designated areas.

The humanitarian update from OCHA reported 207 Palestinians killed and 338 injured from January 1 to January 2. Since October 7, the conflict has claimed at least 22,185 Palestinian lives in Gaza, with about 70% believed to be women and children. Up to 7,000 people are missing, presumed buried under rubble.

The Israeli military reported 171 soldiers killed and 983 injured since the start of the ground operation in Gaza. The rising death toll and humanitarian crisis underscore the urgent need for a resolution and the protection of civilians and healthcare facilities.
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In a historic move facilitated by the UAE, Russia and Ukraine engaged in a significant prisoner of war exchange on Wednesday, marking the first such event in months. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the release of over 200 military and civilian personnel from Russian custody, expressing gratitude for the efforts in bringing them home. Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, welcomed the returnees, emphasizing the complexity of the exchange. Among the released were combat medics, defenders from various locations, and civilians, with 130 members belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The exchange was obtained after intervention by the UAE, breaking months of refusals by Russia. The total number of prisoners held by each side remains undisclosed.
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On January 3, 2024, former President Donald J. Trump extensively shared his argument for claiming "Total Immunity" on Truth Social, defending his actions to overturn the 2020 election results. In a multipart post, the former president contended that since the election was concluded, his attempts to alter the outcome should be exempt from prosecution, asserting it was his "duty" to challenge the results in the interest of democracy. The defense, spanning three "pages," included a report claiming victory in swing states.

Addressing legal accountability on the second page, former President Trump argued that his oath of office compelled him to undertake various actions, such as controversially calling Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and recruiting what he labeled as "fake electors" in multiple states. Notably absent from his defense was any acknowledgment of his role in encouraging violence and contributing to the Capitol riot. The argument implies a belief that challenging finalized election results is permissible, suggesting potential immunity for actions aimed at maintaining power. 
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The Republican-led House has initiated impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, citing concerns over his decision-making and perceived refusal to enforce congressional laws. This move comes despite the impending deadline for a partial government shutdown on Jan. 19. Mayorkas' response emphasizes the perceived baselessness of the political exercise, and the White House criticizes House Republicans for their historical opposition to border security measures. Concurrently, a Senate effort to address immigration faces challenges, with House Republicans potentially complicating bipartisan agreements. The delegation led by Speaker Mike Johnson to the border signals a commitment to a firm immigration stance, raising questions about the potential impact on government operations.
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usa360 » 03 Jan 2024, 7:19 pm » wrote: .

Trump's name remains on the ballot in both states,
I left the fluff out of your OP, rube goldberg. 

Trump has not been TRIED - much less convicted - for insurrection. 

The issue of what could be done by a state in the event of such is moot. The SCOTUS virtually never takes on moot issues - which means the lower court's ruling will stand.

 
 
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usa360 » 03 Jan 2024, 7:23 pm » wrote: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, leading a delegation of around 60 Republicans, visited the Mexican border to press for strict immigration policies in exchange for supporting President Biden's $110 billion emergency funding for Ukraine. Johnson expressed skepticism about endorsing any bipartisan compromise.

The visit to Eagle Pass, Texas, coincided with Senate negotiations on border policies crucial for securing Senate GOP support for Biden's funding package. Johnson reiterated his commitment to H.R. 2, a House Republican bill mirroring Trump-era immigration policies.

As illegal crossings exceeded 10,000 last month, Eagle Pass played a central role in Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star. The GOP labeled their border trip the largest congressional visit ever, emphasizing the urgency of border security.

Johnson hinted at using the looming government funding deadline as leverage, emphasizing the need to secure the border before addressing other issues. Biden, recognizing the migrant challenge, expressed willingness to compromise, but the administration criticized the Republican trip as a political move.

House Republicans initiated impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, adding complexity to the debate. Border resources strained in December, leading to closures, but crossings eased during the holidays. Negotiations in the Senate focus on asylum protocols, border enforcement, and contingency measures.

With Ukraine's defense needs pressing, bipartisan agreement becomes crucial. The Pentagon announced potential military aid for Ukraine, contingent on Congress approving Biden's funding request. As Russia escalates attacks, the border debate intertwines with broader geopolitical considerations, shaping the outcome of negotiations on multiple fronts.
Ukraine is toast, rube. 

The "funding" for ukraine is nothing but a slush fund for pirates. 

The jb of the US government is looking out for yanks - not ukies. Take a remedial civics course. 
 
When you complain, ur friends roll their eyes and ur enemies rejoice

"Because I SAY I am" is a todler's tantrum, not "science"

You cannot betray me - only yourself, to me.

Who cuts off your dick is not a friend

An opinion you won't defend is not your own

Humanity's Law of the Jungle: Survival NOT of the fittest, but of the tribe

When peeing in the pool, stand on the edge

If gender is not sex, why should a gender claim change what sex you shower with?
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ARE YOU WRITING A THESIS, FRUITCAKE. 
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usa360 » 03 Jan 2024, 7:26 pm » wrote: President Joe Biden launches the campaign year by invoking the Revolutionary War
Fair enough - he was there, after all.
usa360 » 03 Jan 2024, 7:26 pm » wrote: to commemorate the third anniversary of the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection and visiting the South Carolina church where a white gunman massacred Black parishioners. 
Resorting to race baiting. What a fine thing for a president to do - helps bring us all together.
usa360 » 03 Jan 2024, 7:26 pm » wrote: Following this, Biden plans to visit Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, the site of a June 2015 white supremacist attack that claimed nine lives.
Right - race baiting.

He learned his craft well as VP.
usa360 » 03 Jan 2024, 7:26 pm » wrote: Initiating 2024 with a focus on the nation's darkest moments, rather than a positive affirmation of his record, aims to clarify the stakes of November's election. Biden intends to portray Trump as a significant threat to the nation's founding principles, asserting that a second term for the former president could undermine U.S. democracy.
Like HW's willie horton moment.
usa360 » 03 Jan 2024, 7:26 pm » wrote: The Biden reelection campaign emphasizes the critical nature of this election, running it as if the fate of democracy hinges on the outcome. Trump, facing numerous criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, argues that Biden and top Democrats are also undermining democracy through legal maneuvers.
Both sides keep talking about democracy like it did something good lately.

Can you think of anything?

We've had riots in our streets for years. We have homeless encampments in every major city. The population are at each others' throats. We have teachers sex-talking prepubescent children. We have women being beaten BADLY in their sports by men in woman-face - their records dropping and the ability of actual females to EVER take those records back being laughable. If that is democracy, should we REALLY be motivated to "save" it from EITHER candidate?

Let's take Biden, for example. He signed an order that made the people in Luckenbach allow boys to play sports with girls based exclusively on a claim about their personal feelings - no other evidence required. There was no vote on this. HAD THERE BEEN, the people of Luckenbach would have said hell no.

Are THEY examples of what "democracy" gets ya? One old white guy, thousands of miles away, deciding issues and the voters being told to shut up and obey?

If this is democracy, why would the people of Luckenbach feel compelled to "save" democracy?
usa360 » 03 Jan 2024, 7:26 pm » wrote: A majority of Americans express concerns about the future of democracy in the upcoming election, with differing views along party lines on the perceived threats.

Biden recently had lunch with historians and scholars to discuss ongoing threats to democracy, and his campaign plans to be "out in full force" to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, linking abortion access and democracy in the upcoming election. This strategy builds on Biden's warnings about Trump and "MAGA extremists," contributing to Democrats' success in the 2022 midterms.
I cannot imagine anything more extreme than the crime against humanity of forcing people to take an experimental vaccine.

The democrats scuttled their "My body, my choice" position in the deep water of an ersatz pandemic.

And if that is what democracy looks like, I say let's try something other than democracy. I'm ready to support just about ANYTHING except democracy. Democracy sucks *** - its just too **** autocratic.

 
 
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usa360 » 03 Jan 2024, 7:55 pm » wrote: The Republican-led House has initiated impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, 
Gosh, why?
 
When you complain, ur friends roll their eyes and ur enemies rejoice

"Because I SAY I am" is a todler's tantrum, not "science"

You cannot betray me - only yourself, to me.

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An opinion you won't defend is not your own

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righteous » 03 Jan 2024, 8:28 pm » wrote: ARE YOU WRITING A THESIS, FRUITCAKE.
He isn't WRITING anything. 

He is copy pasting. 

He clearly considers it quite an officious little thing to do.  Image  
 
People who cannot defend a position tend to lean on "experts."

And they generally have no **** idea what an expert IS.  Image  
 
When you complain, ur friends roll their eyes and ur enemies rejoice

"Because I SAY I am" is a todler's tantrum, not "science"

You cannot betray me - only yourself, to me.

Who cuts off your dick is not a friend

An opinion you won't defend is not your own

Humanity's Law of the Jungle: Survival NOT of the fittest, but of the tribe

When peeing in the pool, stand on the edge

If gender is not sex, why should a gender claim change what sex you shower with?
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Cannonpointer » 03 Jan 2024, 8:39 pm » wrote: He isn't WRITING anything. 

He is copy pasting. 

He clearly considers it quite an officious little thing to do.  Image  
 
People who cannot defend a position tend to lean on "experts."

And the generally have no **** idea what an expert IS.  Image
GUESS HE DOESN'T READ HIS OWN ARTICLES OR HE WOULD COPY THE LINK AND WRITE SOME HIGHLIGHT NOTES OR OPINIONS OF IT.

YOU HAVE MORE PATIENCE THAN I TO SIFT THROUGH HIS GIBBERISH  


 
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Cannonpointer » 03 Jan 2024, 8:39 pm » wrote: He isn't WRITING anything. 

He is copy pasting. 

He clearly considers it quite an officious little thing to do.  Image  
 
People who cannot defend a position tend to lean on "experts."

And the generally have no **** idea what an expert IS.  Image
It's either a C&P of someone else's work, or AI generated.

This is a sok of a sok of a sok. Same ****, different day.

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RedheadedStranger » 03 Jan 2024, 9:03 pm » wrote: It's either a C&P of someone else's work, or AI generated.

This is a sok of a sok of a sok. Same ****, different day.

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He ain't long for THIS world in his current form.
 
When you complain, ur friends roll their eyes and ur enemies rejoice

"Because I SAY I am" is a todler's tantrum, not "science"

You cannot betray me - only yourself, to me.

Who cuts off your dick is not a friend

An opinion you won't defend is not your own

Humanity's Law of the Jungle: Survival NOT of the fittest, but of the tribe

When peeing in the pool, stand on the edge

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usa360 » 03 Jan 2024, 7:19 pm » wrote: The potential candidacy of former President Donald Trump for the White House is currently under scrutiny, awaiting a decisive ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. This legal predicament stems from Trump's appeal of a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that deemed him ineligible for the presidency due to a violation of a rarely invoked constitutional prohibition related to engaging in insurrection. A parallel appeal was made in Maine, where the Democratic secretary of state also declared Trump ineligible. However, it is the Colorado appeal that carries greater significance.

This legal battle centers around Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868 with the intent of preventing Confederates from reclaiming governmental positions. Remarkably, the U.S. Supreme Court has never previously adjudicated on the specifics of Section 3. The outcome of this case in Colorado holds far-reaching implications, as any decision made by the Supreme Court will not only affect the state of Colorado but will set a precedent applicable to all 50 states, including Maine.

As the legal proceedings unfold, Trump's name remains on the ballot in both states, emphasizing the critical nature of these appeals and their potential impact on the nation's political landscape.
Source?
 
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Cannonpointer » 03 Jan 2024, 8:39 pm » wrote: He isn't WRITING anything. 

He is copy pasting. 

He clearly considers it quite an officious little thing to do.  Image  
 
People who cannot defend a position tend to lean on "experts."

And the generally have no **** idea what an expert IS.  Image
I agree.  Look at the posts he made which were of a personal nature.  Every one of them is one run-on paragraph.  Now, look at his "News Feed" - nicely separated paragraphs.  Perhaps he went to Harvard and took plagiarizing classes from the esteemed Dr. Claudine Gay, Phd in Negrology and taking other people's ****.Image
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Skans » 04 Jan 2024, 9:12 am » wrote: I agree.  Look at the posts he made which were of a personal nature.  Every one of them is one run-on paragraph.  Now, look at his "News Feed" - nicely separated paragraphs.  Perhaps he went to Harvard and took plagiarizing classes from the esteemed Dr. Claudine Gay, Phd in Negrology and taking other people's ****.Image
Y'ALL CAIN'T ASK ME DAT SHEET
WILE I BE WEAR'N MY BIG BLACK
SMART GLASSES!!!
It must be hard to be a skank in a non-skank's world, a dummy in a smart person's world, and a fraud in a world hostile to frauds. 

But she has a 900k salary, I'm told. That'll pay for sex, even when yo NAYSTY!
 
When you complain, ur friends roll their eyes and ur enemies rejoice

"Because I SAY I am" is a todler's tantrum, not "science"

You cannot betray me - only yourself, to me.

Who cuts off your dick is not a friend

An opinion you won't defend is not your own

Humanity's Law of the Jungle: Survival NOT of the fittest, but of the tribe

When peeing in the pool, stand on the edge

If gender is not sex, why should a gender claim change what sex you shower with?
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