Comments by wld4tatas (page 11)

^ Check the news. Right wing politicians and media are saying the "threat to democracy" rhetoric contributed to the shooting and needs to stop. I'm simply responding.

One might think an incident like this would be a moment for pause and to come together, condemn the shooting and agree there is no place for violence in our politics. While there's some of that going on, there is also a lot of right wing effort to spin this against the left and try to score political points. They can't give it a rest even for a second. Like an addiction, the temptation is too great for them to resist their ingrained habits. They will find some examples of extreme rhetoric on the left and attempt to pin it on Biden and the left as a whole. Just their latest con in the works. The shooting might bolster his "tough guy" image, but it doesn't automatically make Trump a person with good character, judgment and policies. The "threat to democracy" talking point is no more inciteful than the "we won't have a country anymore", but it's far more credible. The January 6 insurrection was just one piece. There were the fake electors, the attempt to get Mike Pence to reject votes, the voting machine defamation, all the election denials, and now the groundwork being laid by Republicans to dispute the next election if Trump loses. It's a valid concern and not going away.

^ Wish I could downvote that. This incident is pathetic and you will see strong condemnation from both sides.

>I’m seventy still walk 4-7 miles a day and swim an average of one hour daily That is phenomenal. I'm impressed.

Biden didn't weaponize the justice system. There is no evidence of such a claim. The economy is not wrecked, it is recovered. Historically low unemployment, strong GDP growth, inflation down to 3%, and btw last month prices on everyday goods and services actually FELL. The first time that happened in 4 years. These and other endless right wing lies illustrate another aspect of this election - it's not just about defeating Trump but also defeating a party that has become distorted by MAGA extremism and morphed into the party of con, in the image of their cult leader. For those still struggling economically - what's needed are more policies that help lower income families, not the rich. Dems are the superior choice here. So there are multiple reasons to vote blue this year, it's not all about "Orange Man Bad".

>that the president is completely non compos mentis? Another desperate attempt from right wingers. Gaffes do not equate with lack of sound judgment or insanity. I'll still trust Biden's judgment far more than Trump.

>it's about the entire party apparatus concealing Joe for the last 5 years More moronic right wing spin. Biden is one of the most publicly visible and scrutinized people in the world. Fox News et. al have been chomping at the bit to catch and publicize every unflattering comment and gesture Biden has made since he took office. We've all seen various examples over the years. Only difference is it became more obvious / worse recently.

^^ Pierced nipples or sensitive nipples are a deal breaker for me. No way.

Agree with WiseToo. It will depend on the dancer and the venue and what's considered standard there. For review purposes, I would advise discretion if this detail might get the girl or the club in trouble. All that said, boob sucking is pretty common and one of my favorite activities. What a joy feasting on a set of great DDs for 5-10 minutes and not only are you loving it but she is too. I'll tip a 20 under the right circumstances if we're not doing more, but usually it's part of the warm up and included.

^ No defense, even if he caught himself. An epic gaffe in front of NATO. After the events of the past two days there is renewed momentum to change course. I will now join 25 in sharing the opinion it’s a question of when, not if.

>....were to honestly admit that all of this prosecution is actually persecution, unlawful, and politically motivated Nope, not the federal classified documents case. Trump was given multiple opportunities to return all the classified documents, but basically gave the DOJ the middle finger. The case is legit, and could have been avoided, but Trump brought it on himself.

>The number 3 guy at the Justice Dept left his top-level fed job to work as a prosecutor for Alvin Bragg's office to prosecute Trump. Still believe the feds aren't colluding? Colangelo and Bragg knew each other before Bragg was elected Manhattan DA. Bragg was looking to get a highly qualified attorney on his team, with extensive prior experience prosecuting Trump. There's no evidence of collusion with the DOJ or Biden. Try thinking more objectively instead of believing every right wing conspiracy theory.

>People who don’t respect/use “correct” gender pronouns should be subject up a $30k fine and 6 months in prison. >Delusional thinking by left wing terrorists. Sounds like a fringe activist. They don't represent most people on the left.

So there's no evidence to support a claim that Biden has been aggressive in his abuse of power. Pivoting to criticize Leticia James and Alvin Bragg is appropriate though - those cases were certainly politically motivated. But not because of Biden. Trump is attempting to connect Biden to the NY cases, but once again, it's just another con.

>Biden... has been much more aggressive in his actual (ab)use of power. Where is the evidence of this ?

I once heard "Ruby 40".

4 decades spanned by 26 years 13 states / provinces 21 countries 190 clubs

Wow another immediate response from PuddyTat. He probably even has an alarm that goes off when he takes a bio-break, so he knows when he has to hurry back to his computer to post again. Clearly lacking a good argument that Biden hasn't been strong on Ukraine, he pivots to a talking point that Biden caused the invasion, and some irrelevant nonsense about Turtle Bay and Davos. Here's what PuddyTat omits with his minor incursion talking point. First, Russia was already massing on the border by that time. Second, the White House issued a subsequent clear statement that the response to any Russian forces crossing the border would be swift, severe, and united. And third, Putin attempted far more than a minor incursion. Only a fool, or a low information voter, would conclude that Biden's statement had any impact on Putin's plans. Trump gets some credit for getting NATO members to spend more on defense, but otherwise he's been a disaster for our Western alliances. Not only did Biden strengthen our alliances, but NATO members have continued to increase their defense spending since Biden took office. PuddyTat is flailing with his weak and irrelevant counterpoints, that disprove nothing in my earlier post. When it comes to biased bullshit, he needs to look in the mirror.

Trip is good too, took a day off to recharge after 6 in 5 days. Have a bit of down time to check in here, but not a lot.

Hahaha wow PuddyTat is still stuck to his seat, having to quickly reply to every post that doesn't fit his agenda. Perhaps he's being paid to post on internet message boards and not allowed to take a break. Let's flip the question and ask - who has done more to strengthen NATO and diminish Russian power, Biden or Trump? No contest there. Putin knows Biden is more of a threat. Trump has basically telegraphed he is willing to cut a deal, and quickly. This would almost certainly cede Ukrainian land to Russia. And provide more incentive for bad actors to plan their next move. For this reason alone, Trump is unfit to be leader of the free world again. Obama showed weakness in the US response to Crimea. Trump was a one term president who just got lucky on timing, there's no evidence anything he did deterred anything. It's an unproven right wing talking point. Putin might have been thinking Dems would again be passive on Ukraine, but Biden has cleary disproven that. From a forward looking perspective, it's clear which party will be a stronger world leader and defender of democracy.

Gonna take a break, the saddest thing is I'm on another international adventure, yet debating politics on a strip club board, typing from my phone lol. Spas, night clubs, good restaurants and extended hotel dates, all keeping me busy. Heading out to an upscale club now that hasn't been reviewed here, will take notes for a review. Gamma you've made some good points will get back to you. As for PuddyTat, I'm sure he's waiting at his keyboard to quickly counter any post not supporting his distorted narrative. Maybe he can get some rest as I won't be posting for a bit.

> Both parties put forth @twentyfive well said and I agree with most of what you wrote. In addition to the media outlets discussing if not calling for Biden to step aside, including heavyweights like CNN and NYT, Biden's old hometown neighbor wrote a very well-written letter to Biden, which hopefully he reads. Calling for a brokered, open convention where the candidates make the case for themselves. I would support that. And I'll give the Republicans credit for having had their debates and process, even if Trump was the inevitable winner. Opinion: Dear Joe, it’s time to go https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/28/opinions/biden-trump-withdraw-2024-presidency-parini/index.html

So-called progressive issues are a small part of the overall Democratic Party platform. Climate change and renewable energy are now mainstream issues. What else is left to scare people of the "radical left"? That they are anti-Israel, pro-terrorist? Hardly reflected in Biden's actions in the Middle East to date. That they want to make trans acceptance mainstream? Hardly a centerpiece of the Dem platform. Creating an image of a scary monster on the left about to take over and destroy the country has been part of the Republican playbook for a long time. Critical thinking people will challenge themselves to understand to what extent this monster is real or imaginary (or at least exaggerated).

^ Another dopey post, actually beyond dopey. Though here skibum is aligned with Trump, whose campaign has said that the Democratic Party has become a full-blown anti-Israel, antisemitic, pro-terrorist cabal. Whereas the facts are Biden has supported Israel almost every step of the way in their effort to wipe out Hamas. These absurd statements from the right are just more evidence of how far right populists have taken over the Republican Party.

^ What a dopey post. Almost nobody supports Hamas. But Dems give a bit more weight to the plight of the Palestinians.