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Post by nashville11 on Feb 27, 2018 14:37:21 GMT
We are a group of like-minded people that gather to discuss a host of topics from weight loss, to current events. Our thread celebrates liberal diversity, welcomes new friends, and respects all opinions. We count everything from calories to points but, we never count our chickens before they are hatched.
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Post by nashville11 on Feb 27, 2018 14:41:02 GMT
Since when is it acceptable for the President to invite a lobbying group to lunch at the WH? I guess as long as the lobbying group is the NRA anything goes.
And in the category "How hypocritical can you get?" The GA republican legislature is threatening to take away the tax incentives they gave Delta unless they back away from their split with the NRA. Whatever happened to that republican credo about how we need to stay off the backs of business and just let them do their "thing." The market will sort it all out, etc. I guess that's only as long as it doesn't affect the NRA.
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Post by nashville11 on Feb 27, 2018 14:43:25 GMT
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Post by nashville11 on Feb 27, 2018 14:54:06 GMT
"We can have a debate about gun control. But to all those "adults" who mock or lie about the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High (and the waves of sympathetic students across the nation), to all those who rain vitriol down on children's heartbreak and nascent activism, to all those who spread outrageous conspiracy theories meant to dismiss those who demand to be heard, there is no place for you in civil society.
I know why the reactionary forces who have cynically played the status quo on our gun culture to their political and economic power are fanning the flames of these outrages. They know, as I do, that young adults with passion can change the world. I saw that in Birmingham, Alabama when African American children faced the fire hoses and dogs in the march for racial justice. I saw it in the jungle hell of Vietnam and the streets of America when young soldiers and protesters asked the chilling question: what are we fighting and dying for? I saw it in Europe where waves of youthful activism shattered the Iron Curtain.
The voice of a child is often a clarion call to action. In their purity lies passion and courage. They are our future. And when they roar, they will be heard and shake the political status quo of our nation." -- Dan Rather
------------------ "And when they roar, they will be heard and shake the political status quo of our nation." I so hope that is true.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 15:16:07 GMT
Well, Joyce, you know those NRA people are "very fine people" ( sarcastically) according to JA. Just like those Nazi sympathizers from Charolotteville. If you have noticed, since that lunch, no mention of upping the age to 21. . Guess the dessert at that lunch was JA agreeing to what the NRA wants & does not want regarding gun control.
Delta & GA situation is pure political payback from the NRA controlled politicians in GA.
So Kelly is upset with Ivanka for her trip to the Olympics. Wonder if that will weigh in on his decision on Jared's security clearance ?!?!?...we should have a pool on who JA lets go, Kelly or Ivanka & Jared. Do you honestly think JA will throw his family under the bus?... Well, maybe LOL
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 15:16:43 GMT
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Post by nashville11 on Feb 27, 2018 16:15:38 GMT
Do you honestly think JA will throw his family under the bus?... Well, maybe LOL The only way he'll throw his family under the bus is if he sees a personal benefit to himself. Otherwise, Kelly should start packing his bags and clearing off his desk. But if he thinks it will benefit himself, he'd throw the entire bunch under the bus. He demands loyalty from everyone around him, but he is only loyal to himself. I'd like to see Jared and Ivanka both out of there as neither of them should have ever been there in the first place, but I won't be holding my breath to see that happen. Ivanka is a spoiled diva who wants to pretend she's an important political adviser one moment and claim First Daughter privileges the next. No other First Daughter would have ever been able to get away with what Ivanka does, certainly not Chelsea Clinton and the Bush girls couldn't have gotten away with it either. Yet, this JA clan seems to be able to get away with anything and nobody on the right calls foul.
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Post by birdgal on Feb 27, 2018 16:30:36 GMT
But to all those "adults" who mock or lie about the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High (and the waves of sympathetic students across the nation), to all those who rain vitriol down on children's heartbreak and nascent activism, to all those who spread outrageous conspiracy theories meant to dismiss those who demand to be heard, there is no place for you in civil society. Well, they're here in great numbers. What does that tell us about our civility? We need to hear and act upon the advise of guys and gals like Dan Rather. Seasoned, wise, eloquent, and compassionate Elders.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 17:06:08 GMT
Listening to Paul Ryan this morning, just confirms to me NOTHING is going to get done on gun control. NOTHING! Shame on them! Just kick the damn can down the road til the next "prayers & thoughts" incident!
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Post by nashville11 on Feb 27, 2018 18:51:21 GMT
It's enough to just make you cry. The NRA totally owns the GOP. They might as well all line up and have NRA branded on their forehead.
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Post by yogamama007 on Feb 27, 2018 20:53:00 GMT
You should only be able to purchase a firearm, after an intensive background check, and an educational class( 16 hours) that teaches safety as well as operation. Mental issues of any kind eliminate you from ownership, as does any violent behavior. Pretty simple....... If we can have some control over who drives a car...... you need a Drivers License we can do this. What is the problem? Linda love the pic "If Trump can't take a rain drop for his son........ Remember how brave he was with that eagle? www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2015/dec/10/donald-trump-attacked-by-american-bald-eagle-videoBut then again he said the eagle didn't scare him...........
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Post by nashville11 on Feb 27, 2018 21:33:49 GMT
Let's hope that Mueller's dropping 20 charges against Gates means that Gates is giving solid information that will lead directly to the Oval.
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Post by nashville11 on Feb 27, 2018 21:41:00 GMT
Will it really mean anything that Jared's interim security clearance has been downgraded, or is it all just for show and in reality he'll still be able to see anything he wants to see and be in any meetings regardless of the level? I hope it means something, but if I were placing a bet it would be that it's all just smoke and mirrors.
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Post by yogamama on Feb 27, 2018 22:24:38 GMT
Ya know, this whole administration is one screwed up mess and a half......who the heck knows what is relevant from one day to the next.
All I do know is whoever becomes 46 is going to have one flippen mess to clean up to get the Republic back on the rails again. Hope the people who voted him in are proud of themselves.
JA put it all out there.
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Post by nashville11 on Feb 27, 2018 22:31:13 GMT
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