Politics

[Irish#1]

Same.

I'm not going to discuss it any further at this time because I realize I'm wasting my breath. As a father of three kids I find it very questionable that anyone of sound mind would let a child ruin their body in such a way. I'm also an uncle, damn near adoptive father, to a niece that was abused by her biological father as a toddler. As she grew up she was struggling with her own sexuality and gender as a result of the abuse, to a point she started going by a new name which we acknowledged. We let her find her own way and after a bad relationship with another girl she ended up meeting a boy that changed her world and she reversed course completely. I can understand how trauma and mental illness can affect a person, but I've also seen how that community can be enticing to these hurt kids. They'll paint a rosy picture what transitioning is like and they (Along with the doctors collecting the money) will leave out much of the negatives so transitioners aren't dissuaded. Adults are free to make those decisions about their own bodies once they're of age, but it should never be made by kids or for kids. We supported our niece to a point that stops at mutilation, and we agreed with her mother that we'd never allow her to make a mistake and permanently disfigure her body while she was under 18. There are other options that don't involve the regret and complications that come from transitioning.

Morality isn't defined by frequency of a sin. It only takes one sin to be immoral. It doesn't matter if it's 405 or 405,000. Wrong is wrong.

Having kids, changes your perspective on everything. Until you have them, it's hard to comprehend.

 

[RDU Irish]

If you want to compare diabetes then use gastric bypass as your fix instead of diet to make the analogy less terrible.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Democrats won special elections in PA and NH last night. The party now has a majority in the PA state house. In NH, they are one seat away from ending Republican majority in the NH state house.

I look forward to the New York Times op eds on how this sucks for Joe Biden and it will be a problem in 2024.

 

[jprue24]

He's fucked. Sooner he is in jail, the better.

 

[Irish#1]

Former congressman sentenced to nearly 2 years in prison for insider trading

Stephen Buyer, a Republican who represented an Indiana district, was convicted in March of insider trading related to his consulting work.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[TorontoGold]

He's fucked. Sooner he is in jail, the better.

All that for $480K? He should be in jail for being so stupid. Get a couple board seats and be a part time partner at a NJ law firm and you can make the same amount.

Oh and his second time being investigated for corruption? Holy hell lmao.

 

[drayer54]

This is just a funny crime. It is probably "Russian Disinformation".

 

[IrishLax]

Nobody has "decency" anymore... the days of "resigning in disgrace" seemingly ended sometime between 2016 & 2020 and there have been countless examples of this on both sides of the aisle.

 

[drayer54]

Nobody has "decency" anymore... the days of "resigning in disgrace" seemingly ended sometime between 2016 & 2020 and there have been countless examples of this on both sides of the aisle.

Over a year..

 

[drayer54]

Curious what the crossover is between liberals who think republicans are fascist and liberals who oppose free speech.

 

[Bluto]

Over a year..

Because there was a mistrial the first time around and he had yet to be indicted again.

Crazy that the “democrat controlled Justice department” just indicted one of the most powerful democratic senators.

Can’t wait to hear the rhetorical summersaults on this one.

 

[Bluto]

Nobody has "decency" anymore... the days of "resigning in disgrace" seemingly ended sometime between 2016 & 2020 and there have been countless examples of this on both sides of the aisle.

Citizens United is the gift that keeps on giving! Thanks conservative Supreme Court!

 

[drayer54]

Because there was a mistrial the first time around and he had yet to be indicted again.

Crazy that the “democrat controlled Justice department” just indicted one of the most powerful democratic senators.

Can’t wait to hear the rhetorical summersaults on this one.

They indicted him before. DOJ calling out atrocious acts by a NJ Senator that in no way jeopardizes a seat is not an indication we have zero problems here. It costs the Democrats nothing to throw him under the bus.

 

[Bluto]

They indicted him before. DOJ calling out atrocious acts by a NJ Senator that in no way jeopardizes a seat is not an indication we have zero problems here. It costs the Democrats nothing to throw him under the bus.

About what I expected.

 

[drayer54]

About what I expected.

We still have plenty of time for preferential treatment and timing. It doesn’t cost the Dems a dime to throw him under the bus because they can appoint a full blown commie in shorts and a hoodie if they want.

 

[Irish#1]

 

[TorontoGold]

 

[Bluto]

We still have plenty of time for preferential treatment and timing. It doesn’t cost the Dems a dime to throw him under the bus because they can appoint a full blown commie in shorts and a hoodie if they want.

Mmmhmmm…interesting perspective I’ll give you that.

 

[Irish#1]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/27/politics/senate-passes-formal-dress-code/index.html

 

[drayer54]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/27/politics/senate-passes-formal-dress-code/index.html

Congrats to the Democrats for wearing pants in the Senate chamber again. After learning how to hold gold bars in their attire, they bring back pants with pockets.

 

[Sea Turtle]

He does talk a bit better now. Good for him. Hopefully he's recovering more and more from his stroke and mental health.

 

[Irish#1]

Evidently this guy was part of the prosecuting team that handled the Jan 6 cases.

Former federal prosecutor allegedly stabbed man on Florida bridge in road rage incident

Patrick Douglas Scruggs allegedly used a pocketknife to stab another motorist on the Howard Frankland Bridge, which links Tampa and St. Petersburg.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[ulukinatme]

Something tells me Diane (RIP) didn't Tweet this out from her deathbed. Really weird move by staffers.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Not surprising considering the Dem’s we’re trying to exclude him. I believe he will draw votes from Dems and Republicans. I’m assuming it will hurt Biden more.

 

[GATTACA!]

Not surprising considering the Dem’s we’re trying to exclude him. I believe he will draw votes from Dems and Republicans. I’m assuming it will hurt Biden more.

I doubt many dems will be swayed by his vaccine lunacy.

 

[jprue24]

His purpose has always been to be a Biden spoiler

 

[drayer54]

I doubt many dems will be swayed by his vaccine lunacy.

Dems love vaccines.

Something tells me Diane (RIP) didn't Tweet this out from her deathbed. Really weird move by staffers.

When do you think Joe Biden tweeted last? Prob an innocent staffer who didn’t know.

 

[GATTACA!]

Dems love vaccines.

Yes that’s my point.

 

[jprue24]

Yes that’s my point.

Got a COVID and Flu double feature an hour ago. I can feel the microchip getting warm as it updates its firmware.

 

[GATTACA!]

Got a COVID and Flu double feature an hour ago. I can feel the microchip getting warm as it updates its firmware.

Careful not to shower tonight. Don’t want to get it wet and have to get a tetanus shot. Lord knows what they put in those.