The [s]First[/s] Only Trump term...so far
The First Trump term.
It isn't like intellectual curiosity has done much good for us in the last 10 years, government-wise.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
The First Trump term.
Is not wanting to read something a lack of intellectual curiosity?
I'd rather watch a YouTube video on fixing my fridge than read a manual. Do I have no desire to learn something?
I'd rather watch a YouTube video on fixing my fridge than read a manual. Do I have no desire to learn something?
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
The First Trump term.
Trump asks where due process is for accused men.
I hate it when he says stuff that's even remotely intelligent. It means if you try to say the same or something similar it'll immediately get shit on because "Trump".
I hate it when he says stuff that's even remotely intelligent. It means if you try to say the same or something similar it'll immediately get shit on because "Trump".
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
The First Trump term.
Depends on the subject at hand. I'd also rather watch a "How to" video rather than read a manual. Not wanting to read a particular something isn't necessarily a lack of intellectual curiosity, but I'd say not wanting to read anything is. I've never seen any evidence that Trump has read a book in the last 10 years. You watch the first few times on a teleprompter and it was painful and obvious that reading is not his forte. I was watching a news segment with my wife the first time I saw him on teleprompter and was saying, "sound it out" out loud.
For all accusations against Bush about his being dumb, he was a voracious reader. Often in pictures of him leaving or arriving at the White House on trips, he carried his latest book. He often complained that being in office kept him from reading as much as he was used to.
"... and then I was forced to walk the Trail of Tears." - Elizabeth Warren
The First Trump term.
I'm not sure I'm tracking on what you mean here. Do you think he's making a legitimate defense of Porter in this?Leisher wrote: Trump asks where due process is for accused men.
I hate it when he says stuff that's even remotely intelligent. It means if you try to say the same or something similar it'll immediately get shit on because "Trump".
"... and then I was forced to walk the Trail of Tears." - Elizabeth Warren
The First Trump term.
A fair point, but we don't know that he doesn't read anything. I think it's more ridiculous that he's being criticized just because he's not doing something like the last few presidents before him. It's especially interesting coming from people who lean politically towards beliefs that are about abandoning traditions.
I think what's more important isn't how he receives briefings, but his (and other presidents') understanding of the briefings.
"Apes don't read philosophy."
"Yes they do, Otto. They just don't understand it."
I can prove reading doesn't equate to intelligence, but I understand your point. Also, Bush being dumb was political bullshit. He had a very bad personality for job, but that awkwardness doesn't make you stupid.
Is Porter the one accused of slapping his wife around?
Anyway, no. I'm not suggesting asking where due process has gone is a legitimate defense of anyone's particular alleged crimes. I'm saying that Trump using that phrase in the era of #metoo means whenever someone suggests maybe don't destroy a person's life over an accusation, they will inevitably be called a Trump supporter, which will distract from the point at hand.
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
The First Trump term.
I suspect we are near the same ground on this. Not reading the briefings doesn't mean he's stupid and can't read, but I sure wish I had something to point to in order to actually repudiate that notion.Leisher wrote:A fair point, but we don't know that he doesn't read anything. I think it's more ridiculous that he's being criticized just because he's not doing something like the last few presidents before him. It's especially interesting coming from people who lean politically towards beliefs that are about abandoning traditions.
Yes, Porter was one of the two men recently shitcanned from the White House for domestic abuse accusations reported by the FBI that the White House sat on for months. I think he hurts legitimate issues when he does stuff like this. He could clearly separate what he's saying from the issues he's having at the White House, but he won't because he's pretty much using the question to defend his White House (which make no mistake, is why the question was asked).Leisher wrote:Is Porter the one accused of slapping his wife around?
Anyway, no. I'm not suggesting asking where due process has gone is a legitimate defense of anyone's particular alleged crimes. I'm saying that Trump using that phrase in the era of #metoo means whenever someone suggests maybe don't destroy a person's life over an accusation, they will inevitably be called a Trump supporter, which will distract from the point at hand.
"... and then I was forced to walk the Trail of Tears." - Elizabeth Warren
The First Trump term.
Agreed.
Exactly.
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
The First Trump term.
Russia plans to meddle again and both Russia and China want to attack our satellites.
I get buying FB ads, and really don't give a shit about it.
However, attacking and/or destroying satellites has to be considered an act of aggression right?
I get buying FB ads, and really don't give a shit about it.
However, attacking and/or destroying satellites has to be considered an act of aggression right?
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
The First Trump term.
Trump (or the USDA depending on whose story you're reading) wants to cut down heavily on food stamps and replace them with delivered meals.
"Advocates for the poor" say this is bad because poor people are:
Isn't this person basically saying, "They need the ability to spend that SNAP money on other things"?
"Advocates for the poor" say this is bad because poor people are:
And delivering them meals instead of giving them a SNAP card denies them that opportunity how exactly?working hard to achieve economic mobility without the critical assistance they need to not fall further into poverty
Isn't this person basically saying, "They need the ability to spend that SNAP money on other things"?
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
The First Trump term.
Utility tends to be maximized when people make their own purchasing decisions. And we already have a bunch of companies with a food distribution network. And why would we want the government in the meal delivery business?
It's not me, it's someone else.
The First Trump term.
True, but it's also been proven that a large segment of these folks are prone to misusing these funds.
I don't think SNAP card holders are their target market.
I don't want the government in that business, but aren't they already in that business?
I'm not necessarily defending Trump or attacking his plan. However, I do think our welfare programs are a dumpster fire and need improvement. They should be designed to get people off of them, not make them comfortable living that way forever.
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
The First Trump term.
Trump's lawyer says they paid Stormy Daniels with Trump's personal money even though her story wasn't true.
It's a mystery why people hate lawyers...
It's a mystery why people hate lawyers...
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
The First Trump term.
Then add a few more restrictions. But I think fraud is a minority of the $ spent. Outright fraud is estimated at 1%, I'm guessing misuse is another 1-9%. (I couldnt find any good data on the latter).
I mean grocery stores. Not Blue Apron, etc.
No? They just provide $. And, I guess maybe some government cheese, but I honestly dont know much about that.
It's not me, it's someone else.
The First Trump term.
That's 100% believable.Leisher wrote: Trump's lawyer says they paid Stormy Daniels with Trump's personal money even though her story wasn't true.
It's a mystery why people hate lawyers...
It's not me, it's someone else.
The First Trump term.
Trump approval up since tax bill passed.
37.5% on bill signage, 41.4% now. Disapproval down from 57% to 53%.
37.5% on bill signage, 41.4% now. Disapproval down from 57% to 53%.
It's not me, it's someone else.
The First Trump term.
I'm fine with that. Although, I strongly dispute these fraud and misuse numbers. I've known too many folks who work at convenience stores and grocery stores who detail what those things get used for to believe misuse is that low. Hell, you can trade your SNAP cards for crack. Those numbers wouldn't even appear because the drug dealers eventually use the card properly.
That's what I was implying. If they can do it cheaper, shouldn't it be explored as an option? Beggars can't be choosers.
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
The First Trump term.
Have you met our government? I can't tell if you're just fucking with me now.
It's not me, it's someone else.
The First Trump term.
A little of this, a little of that. Kind of like you do in the NCAA thread.
Listen, I have ZERO faith our government can run a program correctly. Less than zero. However, I know the welfare programs are broken and need to be fixed.
I think any immediate condemnation of new ideas is bullshit because welfare has been around a long time, and its track record for getting people off of it, which is the ultimate goal, is pretty shitty.
I think welfare in this country and prisons are in the same situation. They're too comfortable. You shouldn't be comfortable. You should be forced to improve yourself to get out.
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”