elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Welfare incoming!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Welfare incoming!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
"The power of prayer". Children shot while praying is not an ideal example of that.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
No wonder they want to hide it!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Fake leftists. I spoke with a real one; they can distinguish between a Hamas and a Palistinian. Oh, and let's not forget, there are people who are trying to spin the narrative. People on both sides, who have alterior motives. With internet, it's quite easy to spread propaganda that looks very true.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated because he wanted peace between Israel and Palestine. They were so close!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
I apologize, I now realize how complicated the situation is. I do think that, if Egypt, like the rest of us want to destroy Hamas, Israel is the last country I'd want to do it.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
She was attacking our Capitol.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Why? They are not Hamas.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
An unprepared interviewer. She should have made that point about how Congress passed laws to set up the Fed. There are other functions Congress voted on and approved for us, like the CFPB, the EPA, who President Nixon himself set up.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm in.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
THE FEDERAL RESERVE WAS CREATED AND CHARGED TO WHAT THEY DO BY OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Actually, she didn't commit a crime. Also the president cannot fire them unless they don't do their job. He forgets that his beloved elected officials set up the Fed the way it is to begin with.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
I'd call it regress
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Love this guy. He's everything Trump isn't.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
How long before we get a black market?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
A reaction of pure ignorance. No guns means we don't need the rules. Sometimes the ignorance overwhelms me.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
The 2nd Amendment isn't going anywhere. It just doesn't mean no rules. After Dylan Roof, the waiting period was extended from 3 days to 7. And there are other rules we can use that still let us keep our guns. The rules are for keeping our guns.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Egypt isn't shooting poor Palestinians as they desperately try to get the food.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Kentucky is trying to get a Constitutional amendment passed that will allow convicted felons to vote. Right now Beshear is allowing nonviolent ones to vote, but that could stop with a Republican governor. It's a bipartisan amendment; they think it'll pass.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
He's just jealous because she's got more money than him . A LOT more
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
That makes absolutely no sense. Why hasn't this president sanctioned Putin in a way that would force him to stop his invasion, like tariffs on India and China who buy Russia oil? Trump has put tariffs on every country except Russia.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
The problem with simply buying a share in a company instead of using that money for the intended purpose of research, they use it to give the CEO a raise?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
What if the company never makes a profit, or takes the money from Trump and simply buys back its own stock?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
How will the income be distributed?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, as long as nothing major happens, like National Guard troops shooting and killing protesters. Like what happened at Kent State. That event basically was the beginning of the end of the Viet Nam War.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Arent they both the same?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Had he divorced Netentahu from Israel perhaps he couldve accomplished his goal.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
What if the danger is you?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Can he activate his National Guard to defend against other states' Nat. Guard?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
It's a tough one. Unfortunately because of our bad health here, an entire industry of health care people sprung up to fix all our problems. Hasn't really worked out because the goal of these health helpers is profit, not outcomes.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Why? Does offense (war) protect the United States? Did it protect Germany, Japan, Russia, Congo, Rwanda, etc? Doesn't offense take resources away from defence?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Those same people might express the opposite when the dictator tries to take away their guns.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't know and don't care. Mamdani is exactly what we need right now.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
I see big things for Mamdani.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Contrary to what Vance is saying, we didn't stop Germany by making a deal. Unconditional surrender is what stopped the war, Mr Vance.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Agree. Raising a stock price usually means the company bought its own stock. No jobs there.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
We will rise up, just like Nelson Mandella did, just like Gandhi did.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
It goes back to the basic fear of change.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Agreed; also we are amenable to learning those two things. I think what made us reach the tipping point that gave us Donald Trump as president was the advent of the internet which gave us social media.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Actually, since greed and selfishness are the two most prominent and biggest traits humans have, you could blame anything we've said and done on it.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Let's not forget, the Bible was written down by humans.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Love this, pure moxie!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
It all goes away if you believe in reincarnation.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Might help if we can get them off the zanax
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
What a colossal waste of taxpayer money. If I was a cop, I'd punch in in the morning, then go home for the day.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
This recording is nothing but crap. Treat it as such.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
We have to stop thinking that he always gets what he wants. He doesn't.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Free money is everybody's favourite thing.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Another example is the island in the Caribbean, which is divided in half. One half is the Dominican Republic and the other side is Haiti.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
I think Epstein is causing Trump to do things he wouldn't normally do. He needs distraction!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Then we must create a new NLRB. We can call it something else.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, Trump does.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Times have changed. It's more acceptable to be a criminal, Democrat or Republican, especially if you're rich. I think the difference here is Diddy and his friends are celebrity/entertainers. They're expected to behave badly. Trump is not. And we love our celebrities.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Headline: Donald Trump is taking your guns!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
It was tried before: the paint peeled off in a year. They are so dumb....
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
He's got my vote!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, there is some truth to that.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Everybody seems to know this but Trump.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
It seems as if they don't know what to ask. Also it's hard when the answers given are spun so much they don't come close to the questions.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Just put the sanctions on his oil and gas customers, Trump, just like you've done to every other country. Even Brazil which has a surplus with us.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
D.C. is not a state. No governor, no states' rights, etc.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
No, I mean why would he want only white people? They are physically the weakest, least adapted to the environment.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Why?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social)
I wish to thank all the European Leaders from the bottom of my heart for coming here and doing what was necessary. Today was a good day.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
All these deployments and military maneuvers. Is anybody keeping track of what it's costing us taxpayers?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes! Brilliant idea.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Executive orders are not law, and as such don't have the force of law.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Perhaps the greatest knuckleballer that ever lived!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Compare this meeting with all those leaders(equals) to his last, one on one with Putin. The man is too afraid to make his own decision. (Sigh). This is not what you'd want in a president, or anything else for that matter. Thank God for those Leaders, who do know how.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Excellent work!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
I still believe there are enough soldiers who remember that the oath they took was to the Constitution, not Trump. I'm referring to real soldiers, not ICE. My son was Army, now retired 82nd Airborne and went to Kuwait. He told me this himself.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Ask this question: Why does Putin need Ukraine's land for peace? Don't they have enough land, without taking others'? Again, why would ANY leader want another country's land for itself? Looking at you, Israel.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Snowflakes, all of them.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Time to recharge! No worries, we'll be here.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes we will. It's the same shit we dealt with in the '60's, '70's, '80's and '90's, just coming from a different direction.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Not really. I would argue Hitler had visions of world domination, whereas Bibi just wants to save himself.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Bibi has so much in common with Putin.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Can it still be saved?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Generally, religion is good. But sometimes it brings out the absolute worst of humanity.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
This is why he chose D.C. to be the example. He can make them do what he wants without fear of lawsuits because the they're not a state.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Heck, even I know lots of people in there.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
There are certain states- places here where the people take their freedom and liberty very seriously. These places have lots of guns. There's a deep rooted dislike of Feds. I don't see an occupation in those places
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
And our allies are getting less. We've turned ourselves into our own adversary.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Kentucky had to put a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot and the people had to vote. It would've allowed taxpayer money to go to these schools. It was highly promoted as a great thing - "School Choice". It was voted down - in a landslide.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for doing that.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social)
Yes, we have a big problem, not least of which are the good immigrants and citizens in DC and elsewhere being hurt. We need to figure out how to mess them up. Remember people like Trump and his minions are not smart people. Watch them, you'll see!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
I read The Forward online at times, which now would be the time. It's a little eclectic, but I think it gives an idea how people are thinking over in Israel.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Let them look/vet, then say "yes, we will fix this, Mr president!" and don't. He'll have moved on to the next manufactured crisis.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Start with the President.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Congress? What Congress?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Amen. Not much we can do except educate the 99.9% and hope, in their hubris the 0.1% will make mistakes. They usually do.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
The people are protesting this war in the streets there. They do not support Netenyahu in this. Killing journalists is popular with leaders like Bibi.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
More need to see this.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social)
@codifybaseball.bsky.social How about the Polar Bear taking the Home run record from Strawberry? So cool!
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
People fear change. I remember when the first woman jockey rode in a race; she had to go through the gauntlet to prove her worth.
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly why I would vote for Mamdani
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Didn't Trump say he couldn't send in the National Guard, that only Nancy Pelosi could?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Why?
elmerschmelmer.bsky.social (@elmerschmelmer.bsky.social) reply parent
Why would you want to resurrect those two parties? Just do for the people, like it says in the Preamble of our Constitution.